@filoliestate
Filoli21,033 pounds. 10.5 tons. Three very determined water lilies ππͺ· The training is complete. The weights have been loaded. And our Nymphaea are ready for the #WaterLilyWeighOff πͺ Our Chief Frogperations Officer Alex has been watching these lilies put in long hours in the pond for over 30 years, preparing for this very moment. The training has been intense. The weights? Questionable πΈπ¦©ππ¦ From featherweight flamingos to just a few supplemental 3,000-lb hippos, our lilies are ready to prove the only thing sinking in this Sunken Garden is the competition A huge thank you to @Denver Botanic Gardens for organizing the most important botanical sporting event of the summer! πΏπ And to all of our fellow mini lilies competing for the crown: good luck! May your pads be strong and your weights be heavy πΈπͺ #WaterLilyWeighOff #NymphaeaWaterLily #BotanicalGarden #Horticulture
On the profile Β· Aug 26, 2026