Comanche - Hardy Water Lily
Comache. One of the finest changeables and proudly upholds itself well above the water surface. Flowers open a rich apricot and then changes to a deep coppery bronze. The plant is very prolific and was developed by Marliac in 1908. It is difficult to describe the effect of these blossoms standing in stately splendor above a field of brown-patched olive green leaves. It is a fitting centerpiece for any pool, either medium to large and does well in limited sunlight, but requires a large container of soil. Tricker has been offering this variety for decades and for decades the beauty of such a plant can still be enjoyed by all. You will be extremely satisfied with this choice.
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Fire Opal - Hardy Water Lily
Fire Opal. (syn Opalisque) After years of blooming and growing at Tricker's nursery, we are introducing a most spectacular water lily that will be great for any water garden pool. It closely resembles and has many characteristics of M. Marliac's 1908 Odalisque or also known as Opalisque by Charles Masters during his association with Tricker’s in the 1930s. Our staff referred to it as Fire Opal because of the wonderful flower description of pinks and orange and relative identification with Opalisque and thus introduced it under that descriptive name. It has a wonderful glow of yellow to orange-pink color in the many stallate petals which can be described of as a peach color. The flower typically rises upwards to 4-5 inches above the water level, similar to the tropical water lilies and as commonly seen in many of Marliac hybrids and specifically noteworthy of Opalisque. This allows the sepals to bend downward similiar to the tropical water lilies making an attractive sight. It can also withstand higher temperatures than other water lilies and is winter hardy. It is a profuse bloomer and opens early in the morning. One of the first to bloom in the year and the last to produce blooms in the fall. A most spectacular water lily!
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Paul Hariot - Hardy Water Lily
Marliac produced this hardy lily in 1905 which is still one of the most popular water lilies sold today. Blossoms are clear yellow deepening with age to a red. It is a good bloomer and holds the cup shaped flowers high above the water surface. They are fragrant and as cut flowers are long lasting quality. Being moderate in growth, the plant is well suited for small pools or even tub culture.
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Sioux - Hardy Pygmy Lily
Marliac produced this hybrid in 1908 which is a small grower ideal for small to medium ponds. Blossoms opening chrome yellow gradually changing to a deep orange and then to copper red. Foliage is a rich green with blotches.
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Graziella - Hardy Water Lily
A Marliac 1904 hybrid with reddish-yellow blossoms which change colors on successive days. Stamens are bright orange. Foliage is heavily variegated with purple or reddish-brown. Excellent for tub culture or very shallow water. A very good grower.
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