Victoria amazonica, Victoria regia

This is the largest known waterlily, with leaves reaching to 6ft across. The flowers are white the first night they are open and become pink the second night.

These frost-tender plants need at least 3ft of water in which to grow and a position in full sun.

Similar plants:

• Eugenia victoriana (Sundrop, Guayabilla)
• Victoria cruziana (Santa Cruz Water Lily)