Victoria Water Lilies in Full Bloom at Geochang Changpoywon

The "Queen of the Night" That Blooms for Only Three Nights

Victoria water lilies in full bloom at Geochang Changpoweon.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Geochang-gun, Gyeongnam announced on the 15th that eight Victoria water lilies planted in Geochang Changpowon in June began blooming for the first time on August 19 and have continued to bloom through September, captivating visitors.

The Victoria water lily (large prickly water lily), native to the Amazon basin, belongs to the Nymphaeaceae family and the genus Victoria. It is known to be named in honor of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom and boasts the largest leaves and flowers among water lilies.

Unlike typical water lilies, it blooms at night and is also called the "Queen of the Night." It blooms from August to October, but the flowering period lasts only three days.

On the first day, the white flower emits a strong fragrance; on the second day, the color changes to deep pink; and on the third day, it sinks underwater to bear fruit.

This Victoria water lily blooming is the first case since the opening of Geochang Changpowon. Through systematic management, including assigning dedicated personnel after planting, not only has cultivation management technology been acquired, but successful blooming has also provided a spectacle for many photographers and visitors.

County Governor Goo In-mo said, "Many related parties have worked hard to achieve the first Victoria water lily bloom since the opening of Changpowon," and added, "We plan to introduce various types of plants to Geochang Changpowon, Gyeongsangnam-do’s first local garden, and create a high-quality landscape to develop it into a new healing garden."

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