Nymphaea 'Perry Baby Red'
water lily
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- Standard £5.95
This pond plant dies right back in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
- Position: full sun
- Depth of water: 15-45cm (6-18in)
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: June to September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
A diminutive marvel in water gardening, this aquatic perennial reveals its charm with compact, rounded dark-green leaves, creating a delightful frame for the star of the show—the deep red-pink cup-shaped flowers. Waxy and petite, the red blooms generously emerge, showcasing narrow petals and vibrant yellow stamens, often hovering elegantly above the water's surface. Ideal for container water gardens and smaller ponds, 'Perry Baby Red', known for its profuse flowering, offers a captivating touch to aquatic landscapes, bringing a burst of vibrant hues and a subtle fragrance that enhances the overall water garden experience.
Water lilies flourish in still water, so do not plant them near a pond pump or fountain, particularly where the water can splash onto their leaves. These waterlilies are potted up (using a suitable aquatic compost) into 1-litre aquatic pots. These pots are made of a fine mesh, which allows water to circulate through the compost, providing the plants with both oxygen and nutrients. As they are already potted, all you need to do is to place the pot into the pond, but this young plant will need potting up into a larger aquatic pot within a few months. Initially the pot should be placed on a stack of bricks so the leaves float on the surface of the water. As the plant matures, remove one layer of bricks at a time, gradually lowering the plant deeper into the pond until the desired depth has been reached. If you are placing this water lily in the autumn or winter when it has died back, place it at a depth of 15-45cm (6-18in). Then in the spring repot it into a larger pot and lower as the plant grows.