Magnificent Giants, Victoria Lilies – Photoblog

The Victoria water lily is a wonder of the world. It has enormous leaves that can reach up to 9 feet in diameter. The leaves or lily pads are among the strongest in the plant world, capable of supporting the weight of a small child. Their flowers are equally remarkable: night-blooming and short-lived. On the first night, they open in a brilliant white and release a rich, captivating fragrance. By the second night, the blooms transform into a vivid hot pink, retaining a pink color through the following day before fading. See image samples below.

Enjoy a pictorial journey of the amazing Victoria water lilies.

1. Two varieties of giant Victoria water lilies. (Flowers shown here are other species.)

2. White flowers on the first night of bloom, sized 9 to 14 inches (22-35 cm) diameter.

3. Hot pink flowers on the second night of bloom.

4. Pink flowers on the following day, before fading.

 5. Flower buds.

6. Flower buds ready to open.

7. Aerial view of lily pads.

8. Young lily pad, 12 to 15 inches (25 to 35 cm) across.

9. Underside of a lily pad.

10. Detail of the massive support structure on the underside of the lily pads. 

11. Impressive sturdiness of the lily pad.

12. Detail of top of the lily pad.

13. Lily pads, buds and flowers.

 14. Popular image of a Victoria water lily flower.

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