Botanical Name: Common Names:
Nymphaea nouchali caerulea Blue Water Lily,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Water Plants Spreading
Description:
A lovely water lily that bares beautiful blue 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:
Any, Full Sun, Semi Shade, Shade Clay, Loam, Sandy
Landscape Use(s)
Aquatic Garden, Cut Flower, Feature, Fragrant Garden, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Nymphaeaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Blue
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: High
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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