Yup, Victoria 'Longwood Hybrid' may have been what you saw.

Lilypads to 8' across spreading 40' wide, these overwinter as seed only.

If you can keep your water at 85�-90�f long enough, you stand a chance of getting them up to full size...

Regards, andy
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