Waterlilies
This single group of plants has more to do with the following than any other pond plant:
- The overall visual impact of your garden
- The chemistry of a healthy clear water environment
- The general health and well being of the animals living in the water
Visually I think that the sight of a healthy, mature, flowering water lily plant in full summer growth has very little to equal it, though I may be biased.
Chemically, any pond requires the removal of a lot of surplus nitrate which comes from fish waste, etc. This, a healthy water lily will do in abundance, purifying the water which in turn helps control the unsightly green water algae.
Fish have, as an added bonus, the security of the shade produced by the lily pads, thus reducing their stress and improving their general health. Furthermore by blocking the summer sun you reduce the visibility for predators like herons.
Nymphaea Rembrandt
A very nice free flowering lily with dark red flowers, perfect for either a medium or larger pool.
Colour: Red
Price: £25.95 ea.
Nymphaea Rene Gerard
Blooms rose red, heavily flecked, semi cup shaped, free flowering. Generally late in the season but useful late colour.
Colour: Red
Price: £25.95 ea.
Nymphaea Snow Princess
A lovely delicate lily and very similar to the Nymphaea pygmy alba the only difference being is that snow princess is more free flowering. Perfect for patio and half barrel pools.
Colour: White
Price: £25.95 ea.
Nymphaea Texas Dawn
Highly recommended for any reasonably sized pond, Flowers rich yellow with the outer petals flushed pink. Very free flowering and fragrant.
Colour: Yellow
Price: £25.95 ea.
Nymphaea Vesuve
A long blooming season with flowers staying open late into the day, bright red flower with dark green foliage.
Colour: Red
Price: £25.95 ea.
Nymphaea Virginalis
Semi double pure white flowers with green foliage.
Colour: White
Price: £25.95 ea.
Nymphaea Wanvisa
This unique lily variegation has never been seen before in a hardy waterlily. Its pattern on some of the petals can be a fully flecked mix of apricot pink and yellow, whilst on other flowers the variegation can be half cream and half peach. Stunning.
Colour: Variable
Price: £25.95 ea.
Nymphaea White Sultan
Clean white blooms in abundance with a slight fragrance. Good choice when combining with other coloured lilies.
Colour: White
Price: £25.95 ea.
Nymphaea Xiafei
A highly attractive free flowering water lily that has petite red blooms and green foliage Perfect for the smaller pond or half barrel.
Colour: Red
Price: £25.95 ea.
Nymphaea Yellow Princess
A free flowering lily, inner petals are a rich yellow, outer petals light yellow. Good for any size of pool, and lightly fragrant.
Colour: Yellow
Price: £25.95 ea.
Nymphaea Yellow Sensation
A beautiful lily with bright yellow blooms that will light up any pond. With star-shaped flowers standing 15cm above the water surface, backed by deep green leaves.
Colour: Yellow
Price: £25.95 ea.