How to identify Waterlilies 'Attraction' (Nymphaea 'Attraction')

How to identify Waterlilies 'Attraction' (Nymphaea 'Attraction')

Waterlilies 'Attraction' displays a stunning palette of showy and typically fragrant blossoms, which gracefully float above the water's surface. The flowers emerge from variable depths, ranging from 3 inches to 2 feet (7.5 cm to 60 cm), and can spread widely from 2 feet to 12 feet (60 cm to 3.6 meters). Its impressive lily pads contribute to the plant's distinction, providing a rugged backdrop for the blooms. Ideally flourishing in full sunlight, waterlilies 'Attraction' can also adapt to some partially shaded conditions. These aquatic marvels prefer calm, still waters, thus, fountains or strong currents are best avoided to maintain their serene environment. Viviparous in nature, waterlilies 'Attraction' may produce offspring that remain tethered to the parent, exhibiting a unique reproductive feature.

Lifespan: Perennial

Plant Type: Herb

Leaf Type: Deciduous

Quickly Identify Waterlilies 'Attraction'

Large cup-like flowers, 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) in diameter, with distinct garnet red inner petals.

Lush green lily pads, 10-12 inches (25-30 cm) in diameter, with radial veins and bronze tint when young.

Viviparous plant with offspring tethered to parent, adapted to calm waters and full sunlight.

Fragrant blossoms floating above water's surface, ranging from 3 inches to 2 feet (7.5 cm to 60 cm) deep.

Flowers star-like (stellate) when fully open, with vibrant yellow stamens and contrasting inner petals.

Detailed Traits of Waterlilies 'Attraction'

Leaf Features

The leaves of waterlilies 'Attraction' are 10-12 inches (25-30 cm) in diameter, presenting a lush green hue. New leaves emerge with a light bronze color before maturing. They are round and often slightly cupped, providing a smooth texture. The central veins spread outward in a radial pattern, contributing to their structural strength and appearance. These features make the leaves of waterlilies 'Attraction' distinguishable in aquatic settings, adding to the plant's visual appeal.

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Flower Features

The flowers of waterlilies 'Attraction' are large, typically 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) in diameter. The deep garnet red inner petals contrast beautifully with the lighter outer petals and vibrant yellow stamens. Each blossom has a distinctive cup-like shape that transforms into a star-like (stellate) form as it fully opens. The flowers emit a slight fragrance, adding to their allure.

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