Large Pink Water Lily | Nymphaea 'Rose Arey'
A pink star for larger ponds
Grown by Caroline
Enfield
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Large Pink Water Lily
Nymphaea 'Rose Arey'
- Large, rose-pink star shaped blooms with slender, slightly incurved petals and peach toned stamens, emerging from elegant red-veined foliage
- Flowers all the way from June to September
- Hardy and free flowering
- Ideal size for most medium to large garden ponds
- Floating plants provide shade and shelter for fish as well as protecting them from predators like herons. Also reduces the growth of algae.
- Grow in full sun and still water, away from fountains and splashing water
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Nymphaea 'Rose Arey' can be grown in a large aquatic pot or container with a depth of at least 30 cm to 60 cm.
How big does it get?
Nymphaea 'Rose Arey' is a large variety that can spread up to 1.5 metres across.
How much sunlight does this need?
Nymphaea 'Rose Arey' needs full sun to produce its large pink blooms.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Nymphaea 'Rose Arey' thrives in heavy loam or clay-based aquatic soil, placed at the bottom of a pond.
How much watering does this plant need?
Nymphaea 'Rose Arey' is a large aquatic plant that must be completely submerged in water at a depth of 30 cm to 90 cm.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Large Pink Water Lily requires the regular removal of dead leaves and spent blooms to maintain water quality.
How hardy is this plant?
Nymphaea 'Rose Arey' is fully hardy (H6), surviving temperatures down to -20°C in all UK regions.
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