I took this pic with my cellphone on 24 March in Dunedin Botanic Garden, not realising that a label with the plant name is visible above the water.. that’s a bonus! Nymphaea ‘Colonel A.J. Welch’ and I found a NZ website with info about it: “While not the most profuse bloomer, the Colonel is probably the most vigorous of the hardy water lilies. It is an excellent choice for use as a filtering plant in biological pools or water remediation projects.” ~The Waterlily Gardens
The flower is a pretty pale lemon-yellow colour.
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Text and photo by Liz; Exploring Colour (2022)
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Exploring Colour 
Probably two months at least before we see a water lily here. Enjoy yours!
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I looked for a first water lily yesterday, but despite the emergence of other wildflowers, there aren’t any lilies yet. The thought of a lemon-yellow one certainly appeals.
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So many water lilies. Love it! 😊
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Thanks, it’s nice to see all those lily leaves on the pond!
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