The tropical water lily 'Eldorado'

Nympheae 'Eldorado'

Location: Tokyo Metropolitan Jindai Botanical Park
Location: Tokyo Metropolitan Jindai Botanical Park
Location: Tokyo Metropolitan Jindai Botanical Park

Flower name
The tropical water lily 'Eldorado'
Scientific name
Nympheae 'Eldorado'
AliasTropical water lily, 熱帯スイレン, Eldorado
Place of origingardening variety
Place of floweringGreenhouse, Botanical Gardens, River, pond
Flowering seasonJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Language of flowerssweet

What is The tropical water lily 'Eldorado'

The tropical water lily 'Eldorado' (scientific name: Nymphaea spp. (Hybrid) 'Eldorado') is a tropical, day-blooming horticultural variety with lemon-yellow (pale yellow) large flowers.
It is also known by the name "City of Gold."
This variety was bred in 1963 by Martin E. Randig.
The leaves are elliptical, about 30 cm in length, green with brown mottling.
The flowers are large, with about 20 petals and a diameter of 30 cm. The petals are lemon-yellow (pale yellow), slender, and slightly pointed at the tip. The stamens are also yellow, giving the overall appearance of a yellow flower.

Tropical water lilies are characterized by serrated leaf edges and flowers that bloom a few centimeters above the water surface on extended flower stalks.

Origin of the Flower Name

The genus name Nymphaea derives from "nymph," the water fairies in Greek mythology, referencing the beautiful and delicate flowers that bloom by the water.
The cultivar name "Eldorado" means "City of Gold" in Spanish, inspired by the flower's color.

Feature: Tropical Water Lilies

Common Name: Tropical Water Lily 'Eldorado'
Scientific Name: Nymphaea 'Eldorado'
English Name: City of Gold
Other Name: Nymphaea Eldorado
Breeder: Martin E. Randig
Breeding Year: 1963
Characteristics: Tropical
Blooming Time: Day-blooming
Type: Horticultural variety
Flower Color: Lemon-yellow (pale yellow)
Flower Size: Large
Blooming Period: January to October (in greenhouses)
Flower Diameter: 20 cm