Botanical Name: Common Names:
Nymphaea hybrida Red Water Lily,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Water Plants Spreading
Description:
A lovely water lily that bares beautiful bright red coloured flowers whilst surrounded by round lilly pads. The flowers float on the waters surface during the warmer months making an attractive feature to your pond or water feature.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun TBA
Landscape Use(s)
Aquatic Garden, Cut Flower, Feature, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Ensure the pond or water source has overall good health and the plant should thrive. Requires still water. You can remove any spent flowers and prune any old foliage. If the plant is getting too large you can transplant into a larger pot. Requires protection from frost.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Nymphaeaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: High
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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