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Western Water Lilies Bred by Thai Cultivators
The Suwanna Water Lily is a hybrid of the "Khoa thammanune" and the "Blue Capenses". Water lilies of this kind have two colours in any flower and the colours of the petals alternate. There are dots on the petals, stamen and pistil, giving the flowers a different design.
The Tan Khwan Water Lily is a hybrid of the "Perris Fire Opal" and the "Sirius." bred by airatana Songpanich of the Department of Agriculture. The colour is deep pink, almost red and some have a rosy colour. The form of the flower is star-like, with layers of petals, forming 44 to 48 petal layers.
The Tanpong Water Lily is a hybrid of the "Mayla" and the "Madam Ville Frongoniere." bred by Pairatana Pongpanich of the Department of Agriculture. The flower bud tapers to the end and the top and bulges in the middle. The petal tip is pointed. The petals arewhite and red. he petal layers are especially dense with more than 45 petal layers. The flower in full bloom is large and semi-circular in shape and emits a soft fragrance.
The Mangala Ubol Water Lily is a hybrid of the "Maxicana" and the "Parries Five O." bred by Asst. Prof. Dr. Noppachai Chansilpa. The flower has dense layers of petals. It is orange yellow in colour with the ends of the petals being orange. The flower in full bloom is large and circular in shape and has a sweet fragrance. The stalk holds the flower up from the water.
Date of Issue : November 15, 2008
Designer : Mrs. Parichart Thatsanatep (Thailand Post Company Limited)
Printer : Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand
Printing Process : Lithography, Multi colour
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