Nymphaea 'Islamorada' was given the name because it reminded us of one of our favorite fishing spots, Islamorada in the Florida Keys. The Spanish translation means purple island which we felt fit the unique flower rather well. Nymphaea 'Islamorada' was hybridized in 1998. It is a cross between Nymphaea micrantha and Nymphaea stellata. The Nymphaea stellata used was a very dark purple form that we selected out and set aside. The Nymphaea micrantha was the white form with no mottling on the leaves. Nymphaea 'Islamorada' created quite a lot of interest when we released it in 1998. It is unique for two reasons. Firstly, because of the white spots on its purple flowers and secondly because of its highly viviparous nature. It is more strongly viviparous that any other hybrid tropical waterlily and resembles Nymphaea micrantha in this characteristic. All lilies are sold bare root. These are beautiful plants with 5-8 full leaves. Many with blooms. Potting instructions included. Fertilize monthly with Pond Tabs for best results.

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