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Nymphaea cultivars

Water Lily , Hardy & Tropical

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Description

Nymphaea is a water lily. It grows to less than 1' high. Leaves are large and green, but during the fall, the leaves are bronze colored. Flowers are pink and yellow.

 

Plant Type

Aquatic

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Pink, Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Bronze, Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

High, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Tropical, Water Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Patio, Park

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.