Water Lily and Pads

These beautiful purple lotus flowers (also called purple water lily) have behind them a Giant Victoria Lily pad. These huge pads, growing up to 6 feet across, ...
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These beautiful purple lotus flowers (also called purple water lily) have behind them a Giant Victoria Lily pad. These huge pads, growing up to 6 feet across, are grown from a seed the size of a pea, generally reaching full size in June and lasting until November. The pads are able to support about 70 pounds of weight, but are very easily damaged by animals or falling objects. The giant lilies are night blooming, featuring large flowers that open for just two nights. The first night it is white, the second pink. These amazing giant lilies can be seen at Bok Tower gradens in Lake Wales, FL.

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