This cold hardy hybrid aquatic perennial has submerged fleshy roots that form a clump and has large pale green rounded floating leaves. The large soft-pink star-shaped flowers are held just above the water and appear in early summer.

Hardiness zones 5 to 10 

Nymphaea x marliacea is from a group of cultivars that were raised by M. Latour-Marliac in the 1880's. The 'Carnea' cultivar grows in wet silty organic rich soils in an open sunny position and is frost tolerant.

The Floating Heart is grown for its flowers and is planted in large garden ponds or dams. It is also planted in sunny courtyard water features and is suitable for coastal and inland regions. It establishes in 2 to 3 years from division and is suitable for cold climates. ID 2813

Nymphaea (nimf-IE-a) x marliacea (mar-lee-ă-kee-ah)

Nymphaeaceae (nim-fee-AY-see-ee)
Water Lilies