Floral Motifs on Early Chintz
Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea - Blue Waterlily
Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea (Blue Waterlily) in a modern aquatic setting
Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea (Blue Waterlily) from Johann Simon von Kerner, Hortus Sempervirens, vol. 9, pl. 99, 1803
Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea (Blue Waterlily) from the Victoria and Albert Museum, Furnishing Fabric, Printed by Miles & Edwards, c. 1842-1855
Common Names: Blue waterlily
Description: Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea (Blue Waterlily) is members of the the Waterlily family (Nympheaeceae). William Aiton's Hortus Kewensis, ed. 2, vol. 3, p. 294 recorded that Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea (Blue Waterlily) is a native of the Cape of Good Hope was introduced to Britain in 1792. We now know Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea (Blue Waterlily) is native to North Africa along the Nile and south through central, East, and Southern Africa. Other formerly accepted botanical names for the Blue Waterlily include Nymphaea caerulea and Nymphaea capensis.
Quilts with the Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea (Blue Waterlily) motif:
Chintz with the Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea (Blue Waterlily) motif:
© Updated 11/16/2025 Author: Terry Terrell
Description: Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea (Blue Waterlily) is members of the the Waterlily family (Nympheaeceae). William Aiton's Hortus Kewensis, ed. 2, vol. 3, p. 294 recorded that Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea (Blue Waterlily) is a native of the Cape of Good Hope was introduced to Britain in 1792. We now know Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea (Blue Waterlily) is native to North Africa along the Nile and south through central, East, and Southern Africa. Other formerly accepted botanical names for the Blue Waterlily include Nymphaea caerulea and Nymphaea capensis.
Quilts with the Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea (Blue Waterlily) motif:
- None known at this time
Chintz with the Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea (Blue Waterlily) motif:
- Victoria and Albert Museum, Furnishing Fabric, Printed by Miles & Edwards, Object Number T.218:23-1925, c. 1842-1855