Water Lily 'Colonel A J Welch' | Nymphaea | 3L Pot
A splash of yellow for sunny ponds
The Highlights
- Canary yellow flowers approx 10cm across with prominent golden stamens. Over time, it can grow up to 3 metres and is classed as viviparous as it occasionally grows new plants from its leaf stems
- Long summer flowering period from June to September
- A hardy native plant, this is probably the most vigorous of the hardy water lilies
- The perfect size for medium to large ponds and lakes
- 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
The Highlights
- Canary yellow flowers approx 10cm across with prominent golden stamens. Over time, it can grow up to 3 metres and is classed as viviparous as it occasionally grows new plants from its leaf stems
- Long summer flowering period from June to September
- A hardy native plant, this is probably the most vigorous of the hardy water lilies
- The perfect size for medium to large ponds and lakes
- 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
Care Guide
Good pest and disease resistance
The most common pests are Water Lily Aphids
Full sun
Position in a pond where the plants will receive at least 6-8 hours of sunlight daily in spring/summer.MORE
Wet
poorly drained soil
Feeding may be needed
No feeding is needed if you plant your nymphaea straight into a mature pond with a good layer of sediment
Prune lightly
Deadhead finished flowers and remove any yellow leaves regularly.MORE
For more care tips and ideas visit our Knowledge page
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