Rancho

There is something beautifully serene about Rancho, and she carries the relaxed geometry that makes waterlilies so distinctive. Orange, with broad, gently cupped petals arranged in a graceful waterlily form.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Ernest Turc
• Year of Introduction: Unknown
• Origin: France
• Form: Waterlily (WL)
• ADS Classification Number: 7303 (Waterlily / Orange)
• Cut Flower Status: Good. The form lends itself well to bouquet work; vase life can vary with harvest stage and conditions.
• Show & Exhibition Flower Status: Potentially. Confirm the current ADS listing and class before entering.

🌸 In the Garden

• Bloom: Blooms are reported at approximately 5.5 inches. Waterlily blooms show orange, with broad, gently cupped petals arranged in a graceful waterlily form.
• Plant Height & Habit: Approximately 3 feet tall, with an upright, branching habit. Stake as needed for height and bloom weight.
• Growing Notes: Usually around 3 feet tall. Pinch early for branching and give solid support once the plant is carrying flowers.
• Tuber Yield: Not yet tracked at Hedge & Alchemy.