Water Lily. An aquatic perennial with olive-green leaves speckled purple when young maturing dark green with purple marks. Cup-shaped creamy apricot flowers turning light pink, orange stamens. Max Spread 90cm to 1.2m. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Nymphaea ‘Paul Hariot’
An aquatic perennial with olive-green leaves speckled purple when young maturing dark green with purple marks. Cup-shaped creamy apricot flowers turning light pink, orange stamens.
Additional information
| Generic | Nymphaea |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Paul Hariot' |
| Common Name | Water Lily |
| Flower Colour | cream, apricot, pink |
| Soil | Loam |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | |
| Family | Nymphaeaceae |
| Spread | 90cm, 1.2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green, purple |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Wet |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | |
| Border | Pond |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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