Variegated Water Lily | Nymphaea 'Wanvisa'
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Variegated Water Lily
Nymphaea 'Wanvisa'
- A unique waterlily with a variegation that has never been seen before in a hardy waterlily - each flower is unique in its pattern! On some, the petals can be a fully flecked mix of bright pink and creamy yellow, while on others, the variegation can produce flowers that are half cream and half peach.Â
- Ideal for medium sized to large ponds
- Summer flowering from June right through to September
- When it was first introduced in 2010, this beautiful waterlily was voted 'Best New Waterlily' by the International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society
- 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
- Wanvisa occasionally produces flowers that will show a large proportion of completely yellow petals. Some blooms may have yellow petals covering about a quarter of the flower, while others may have yellow petals covering over half of the flower. This process is referred to as reversion. Reversion occasionally happens in hybridized plants, when they revert back to show one or more traits of one of its parents. Wanvisa is a sport of Joey Tomocik, because it was originally found in a pond that contained only Joey Tomocik water lilies. Joey Tomocik produces bright yellow blooms, so when the flowers of Wanvisa revert, they are showing the mother plants colour.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Nymphaea 'Wanvisa' can be grown in a large aquatic pot or container with a depth of at least 30 cm to 60 cm, ensuring the water temperature remains above 10°C during the growing season.
How big does it get?
Nymphaea 'Wanvisa' typically spreads to cover a surface area of 1-1.5 metres across.
How much sunlight does this need?
Nymphaea 'Wanvisa' requires full sunlight for at least 6 hours a day to bloom well.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Nymphaea 'Wanvisa' thrives in heavy loam or clay-based aquatic soil, placed at the bottom of a pond.
How much watering does this plant need?
Nymphaea 'Wanvisa' is an aquatic plant and needs to be fully submerged in water at a depth of 30 cm to 60 cm.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Variegated Water Lily requires the regular removal of dead leaves and spent blooms to maintain water quality.
How hardy is this plant?
Nymphaea 'Wanvisa' is fully hardy (H6), surviving temperatures down to -20°C in all UK regions.
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