(Latour-Marliac, c. 1903)
COLOSSEA
Large water lily with pads from 16 to 20 cm in diameter, and 14 cm flowers.
'Colossea', true to name, produces enormous flowers that white with just a slight pink blush. This variety is very well-suited to deep water ponds and naturalization. It is very vigorous and easy to grow.
Plant one per 20 litre planting container at a depth of 40 to 120 cm in order to have approximately one square metre of surface coverage after a year or two.
Hybridizer | Latour-Marliac |
Year | c. 1903 |
Leaf Size | 16-20 cm |
Flower Size | 14 cm |
Class Size | Large |
Plantation Depth | 40-100 cm |