Nymphaea Almost Black Water Lily
Nymphaea Almost Black Water Lily
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to repot the plant when it arrives?
Do I need to repot the plant when it arrives?
No. Both the 3 litre and 10 litre sizes come ready to go straight into the pond in their mesh basket. The 3 litre can be moved into a larger basket later if you want more root room, but it isn't required.
How deep should I plant it?
How deep should I plant it?
Plant at a depth of 30-80 cm, lowering the basket gradually over a few days so the leaves can stretch up to the surface.
How much space will it need as it grows?
How much space will it need as it grows?
Allow for a spread of roughly 70-90 cm once established.
Can I plant it near a fountain or waterfall?
Can I plant it near a fountain or waterfall?
It's best kept in still water, away from splashing, as moving water can affect how well it flowers.
When does it flower?
When does it flower?
Flowers appear from June through to September.
A water lily with flowers dark enough to pass for black, floating on plum-toned blooms through summer. It suits ponds with plenty of direct sun and still water, giving a strong splash of colour without asking for much besides the right spot. Supplied already potted in a mesh basket, in your choice of 3 litre or 10 litre size, so it's ready to lower straight into the pond.
Nymphaea Almost Black is a water lily grown for flowers so deeply plum-toned they count among the darkest shades found in red lilies. New leaves emerge with a bronze flush before settling to green as the plant matures, adding depth to the display even before the flowers open.
It suits ponds positioned in open sun with still water, giving reliable colour on the surface right through the summer. Because splashing and moving water can get in the way of flowering, a spot away from fountains helps it perform as it should.
You receive one plant, already established in its mesh aquatic basket, ready to lower straight into the pond with no repotting needed first. What sets it apart from paler varieties is the depth of colour, among the darkest reds grown for ponds, paired with foliage that shifts from bronze to green as the season goes on.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sun/Shade | Full sun |
| Flowers | Jun to Sep |
| Colour | Red |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Care instructions | Plant in still water away from splashing fountains. Lower gradually so the leaves can stretch to the surface within a few days. Remove dead leaves and flowers during the growing season. |
| What's included | 10 litre: one plant in a 10 litre mesh aquatic basket; 3 litre: one plant in a 3 litre mesh aquatic basket. |
| Planting depth | 30-80 cm |
| Spread | 70-90 cm |
Delivery information
These plants are delivered to selected UK mainland postcodes.
Delivery charges for these plants
- £6.00 for plant orders weighing up to 1.9 kg in total.
- £9.60 for plant orders weighing over 1.9 kg, up to 30 kg.
This charge covers the plants in your order. Other items in the same order may be delivered separately, with their own delivery charge.
Delivery is not available to certain postcode areas, including parts of Scotland such as the Highlands and Islands, and other restricted locations, including Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.
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From October to February, orders are dispatched on Tuesdays only. Plants ordered outside the growing season may arrive cut back.
Express Delivery is not available for these products.
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