Marliac Rose. Also was known as 'Marliacea rosea'. This 1887 Marliac hybrid was given the Award of Merit by the Royal Horticulture Society. Its very fragrant blossoms are of a deep rose shade, intensifying toward the center, cup shaped and quite large. Stamens are yellow It is one of the best water lilies for use as a cut flower and lasts several days in a vase. Look at a water lily painting by the world famous Claude Monte, and we are sure you will be seeing Marliac Rose.