Item #: 10-3006 Froebeli Water Lily. In 1898, Mr. Froebeli's work on hybridization resulted in the attainment of a most beautiful dark wine red or blood red flowered water lily which is one of the best reds for a small pool. Flowers are a medium size, very fragrant, plentiful, and with yellow stamens of bright vermillion with yellow anthers. Leaves are marbled and reddish at their margins. The plants are easy to grow and are very desirable in smaller pools and ponds. Lead Time to Ship: Lead time depends on time of year. After Jun 1, this ships within a week. See About Shipping for more details.
William Tricker, Inc.® is a leading grower of aquatic plants and supplier of water garden products and aquarium supplies. Our aquatic greenhouses have produced superior plants for over a century. Customers have been receiving quality water plants and animals, some free, that make water gardening easy and fun to do. Purchase with confidence at Tricker's.
William Tricker (1853-1916) started commercial water lily culture in the United States in the late 1800's. He began experimenting in hybridizing water lilies and what helps their growth. The shape, colors and hardiness of his beautiful aquatic plants has withstood the test of time.
In the early 1890's, hybridization of water lilies gave him a reputation as a leader in aquatic plants. He established a water lily nursery and company in both Ohio and Pennsylvania that were passed down to his family until the 1980's when Richard Lee purchased the Ohio company. In 1892, the first William Tricker catalog was mailed to customers across the nation.
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