Waterlilies are far more common in Malaysia and there are much more varieties and hybrids available. The varieties and colour range is also more varied. The two main species found in Malaysia are the Nymphaea stellata and the Nymphaea lotus.
Among the most popular varieties,
Nymphaea lotus 'Chromatella', is one of the most forgiving of waterlilies. Will grow in shade or sun and look equally good.
The flower color is rich, creamy canary yellow with a light pink blush at the bottoms of the sepals. The leaves are olive-green
with bronze markings. This lily does best in two or more feet of water, It is also a very hardly plant. It may be a cross between
the Yellow Nymphaea lotus and the Blue Nymphaea stellata
Nymphaea lotus 'Chromatella'
Nymphaea lotus 'Red Flare' is one of the waterlily that blooms at night . It is a tropical waterlily. It has an unusual deep purple
foilage. Most tropical waterlilis blooms at night.
Nymphaea lotus 'Red Flare'
Nymphaea lotus 'Chrysantha', Blooms are
small, with reddish-yellow coloring, changing with age to an almost vermillion shade. The stamens are a brilliant orange. Leaves
are dark green mottled with brown. This is a good selection for small ponds and tub gardens. Prefers to grow in areas that
donít get extremely hot.
Nymphaea lotus 'Chrysantha'
Nymphaea lotus 'Comanche', This
changeable waterlily is yellow with a rose-apricot blush when first opening and gradually changing to a coppery red as the
blossoms mature. Outer petals tend to retain a somewhat yellow color, stamens are orange.
Nymphaea lotus 'Conqueror', The
blossoms are a deep red flecked with white, with the outer petals white darkening to a light pink. The flowers are large and
cup shaped with petals that are broad with incurving tips. It is a prolific bloomer, and does best in a small to medium pond.
It is a good choice for tub gardens or larger ponds.
Nymphaea lotus 'Conqueror'
Nymphaea lotus 'Attraction', one of the
brightest reds. Flowers are up to 6 inches in diameter, are a lovely red surrounded by white sepals. Their color tends to
deepen with age. This is a robust grower and should be in a place where it can expand to 2 meters. Leaves grow up to 30
centimeters in diameter and are green with no variegations.
Nymphaea lotus 'Attraction'
Nymphaea odorata 'Colorado',
Large, free flowering, salmon pink, Nymphea odorata type, will maintain foliage in mild winters, fragrant, the leaves are
lightly variegated, otherwise medium green, up to 25 centemeters wide. The flowers get up to 15 centemeters across.
Nymphaea odorata 'Colorado'
Nymphaea odorata 'Anna Emmett',
Petals are chartreuse half-way up and then shade to a light blue. Leaves are green, bronze speckledand have a wavy margin.
They are suited to warm, shallow water in the full sun. Their displays of brilliantly colored, intensely fragrant flowers are a
delight throughout the growing season.
Nymphaea odorata 'Anna Emmett'
Nymphaea odorata 'Albert Greenberg',
Leaves easily reach 45 centimeters in diameter and are beautifully mottled with irregular purple variegations. Flowers are a
combination of pink, yellow, and orange. Some say that it is like a Tequila Sunrise. They are generally over 15 centimeters in
diameter during the peak season. As the weather turns cold, the normally dark green leaves with numerous irregular variegations,
turn brilliant red and orange.
Nymphaea odorata 'Albert Greenberg'
Nymphaea odorata 'Alice Tricker',
This is one of the all time favorites for vigor, beauty, and size. Large white blossoms, wide petals, and is a strong prolific
grower. By all means this is a must have for any devoted water gardener.
Nymphaea odorata 'Charlene Strawn',
Yellow, star shaped blossom, holds bloom high above the water. A prolific bloomer with a long season. Very fragrant and
very hardy. Recommended for medium to large ponds.
Nymphaea odorata 'Charlene Strawn'
Nymphaea stellata 'Blue Capensis',
Flowers are star shaped, bright blue, and large of 15 to 20 centimeters. Sepals are spotless and pure green with the
inner stamens yellow.The flowers are sweetly scented, like that of violets. Leaves are large,very wavy,surface of leaf is
green, with the underside being green with blotches and streaks of reddish-purple.
Nymphaea stellata 'Blue Capensis'
Nymphaea stellata 'Colorata',
A miniature, the flowers are 10 centimeters across and lilac colored. The Blossom has rather broad petals, purple stamens,
and is very, very, fragrant. The leaves are numerous, cicular in shape, 10 centimeters in diameter, dark green above and
purplish underneath. This lily is well adapted to small ponds and tub gardens, It will do well in a larger pond around the
edge in about 15 centimeters of water.
Nymphaea stellata 'Colorata'
Nymphaea stellata 'Dauben',
Blossoms are light blue, 15 to 20 centimeters in diameter, with yellow centers and a slight but delicious fragrance.
The plant is a prolific bloomer. Leaves are more or less ovate, green on top and bottom, with fine purple variegations
on the undersides.
Nymphaea stellata 'Dauben'