Tropical lilies such as this Nymphaea "Hot Pink" are quite common in water gardens here in south Florida. Nymphaea 'Hot Pink' was the Second Best Tropical Waterlily of 2009 as awarded by the International Waterlily and Water Garden Association in their annual new waterlily competition. Bright neon pink colored flowers with 50 petals are the highlight of this tropical waterlily. The flower petals have a slight upward curve that creates an attractive cup shape. Nymphaea 'Hot Pink' also has lively mottled pads that will attract the eye from quite a distance. This tropical waterlily is a nice medium size compact plant that will fit any water garden or pond. One of my commercial accounts, a very well-to-do, senior living development, who I have been designing Christmas cards for, for the last five years, has incredibly beautiful land and water scaping on its property and this shot is just an example. Whenever I stop by there I always check on what's blooming, eager to take pictures of it's beautiful surroundings. Shot with my Canon EOS 90D and a Canon 18-135mm lens. No flash or tripod used.