East Marlborough Township in Kennett Square in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Longwood Hybrid Water-Platter
Victoria 'Longwood Hybrid'
| | Nypmhaeaceae (Waterlily Family) | |
Queen of the Courtyard
South American water-platters are famous for their immense size, fragrant flowers, and unusual features. Longwood's hybrid water-platter stands among the world's largest.
Our hybrid is a cross of two Victoria species, named to honor Queen Victoria of Great Britain. Compared to its parents, on view nearby, it has even bigger flowers and wider leavesup to 6 feet across.
History & Legacy
In the 1960s, Patrick Nutt, our first waterlily expert, fused research, plant exploration, and breeding to develop Longwood's Victoria hybrid.
We've since shared our knowledge and the plant's seeds with more than 140 gardens worldwide.
Erected by Longwood Gardens.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry.
Location. 39° 52.37′ N, 75° 40.736′ W. Marker is in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. It is in East Marlborough Township. It can be reached from Longwood Road west of East Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kennett
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Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania and in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Waterlily Court (here, next to this marker); Royal Water-Platter/Santa Cruz Water-Platter (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Waterlily Court (a few steps from this marker); Historic Potting Shed (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bonsai Courtyard (about 300 feet away); English Yew (about 500 feet away); London Plane-Tree (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named English Yew (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kennett Square.
Other markers no longer nearby. Main Fountain Garden (was within shouting
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 25, 2025
2. The Longwood Hybrid Water-Platter Display
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 36 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
