Floral Motifs on Early Chintz
Nymphaea x rosea or Nymphaea rubra - Red Waterlily
Nymphaea x rosea or Nymphaea rubra (Red Waterlily) by Andrew McMillan, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Nymphaea rubra (Red Waterlily) from Curtis's Botanical Magazine, vol. 31, pl. 1280, 1810
Nymphaea x rosea or Nymphaea rubra (Red Waterlily) from the Victoria and Albert Museum, Furnishing Fabric, Printed by Miles & Edwards, c. 1842-1855
Common Names: Red Waterlily, Rose-Colored Waterlily
Description: Nymphaea x rosea or Nymphaea rubra (Red Waterlily) is members of the the Waterlily family (Nympheaeceae). William Aiton's Hortus Kewensis, ed. 2, vol. 3, p. 294 recorded that Nymphaea rubra (Red Waterlily) is a native of the East Indies was introduced to Britain in 1803. Nymphaea rubra is a species of Nymphaea while Nymphaea x rosea is a complex artificial hybrid with Nymphaea rubra as one of its parents. The textile designer has not provided enough detail to determine which plant he or she was illustrating.
Quilts with the Nymphaea x rosea or Nymphaea rubra (Red Waterlily) motif:
Chintz with the Nymphaea x rosea or Nymphaea rubra (Red Waterlily) motif:
© Updated 3/8/2026 Author: Terry Terrell
Description: Nymphaea x rosea or Nymphaea rubra (Red Waterlily) is members of the the Waterlily family (Nympheaeceae). William Aiton's Hortus Kewensis, ed. 2, vol. 3, p. 294 recorded that Nymphaea rubra (Red Waterlily) is a native of the East Indies was introduced to Britain in 1803. Nymphaea rubra is a species of Nymphaea while Nymphaea x rosea is a complex artificial hybrid with Nymphaea rubra as one of its parents. The textile designer has not provided enough detail to determine which plant he or she was illustrating.
Quilts with the Nymphaea x rosea or Nymphaea rubra (Red Waterlily) motif:
- None known at this time
Chintz with the Nymphaea x rosea or Nymphaea rubra (Red Waterlily) motif:
- Victoria and Albert Museum, Furnishing Fabric, Printed by Miles & Edwards, Object Number T.218:23-1925, c. 1842-1855