Southern Belle

Southern Belle brings a light, floating quality to the garden, and she slips especially well into romantic bouquet work. Pink, with broad, gently cupped petals arranged in a graceful waterlily form.

Bloomed at Hedge & Alchemy in our 2026 garden.

📖 From the journal of Hedge & Alchemy

She lives up to her name. A soft pink bloom that looks like a tiny ballgown.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Unknown
• Year of Introduction: Unknown
• Origin: Unknown
• Form: Waterlily (WL)
• ADS Classification Number: 7304 (Waterlily / Pink).
• 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: Not confirmed as ADS-registered. It may still be useful in garden displays or classes allowed by a local schedule, but current show eligibility should be checked before entry.

🌸 In the Garden

• Bloom: Blooms are reported at approximately 5 inches. Waterlily blooms show pink, with broad, gently cupped petals arranged in a graceful waterlily form.
• Plant Height & Habit: Approximately 4.5 feet tall, with an upright, branching habit. Stake as needed for height and bloom weight.
• Growing Notes: Usually around 4.5 feet tall. Pinch early for branching and give solid support once the plant is carrying flowers.
• Tuber Yield: Not yet tracked at Hedge & Alchemy.