Nymphaea Arc-En-Ciel Water Lily (3 Litre Potted Plant)
Nymphaea Arc-En-Ciel Water Lily (3 Litre Potted Plant)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to repot the lily when it arrives?
Do I need to repot the lily when it arrives?
No. It's supplied in a 3 litre pot that's ready to lower straight into the pond, though potting it into a larger basket later will support better long-term spread.
How deep should I plant it?
How deep should I plant it?
Plant at a depth of 30-60 cm, lowering it gradually over a few days rather than placing it straight at full depth, so the leaves can reach the surface.
Will it flower all summer?
Will it flower all summer?
It flowers from June to September, though it's not as prolific a bloomer as some other lily varieties. The marbled or splashed foliage provides interest when flowering slows.
Can I plant it near a fountain?
Can I plant it near a fountain?
No, the care guidance recommends still water away from splashing fountains or moving water.
Can I buy it outside the main growing season?
Can I buy it outside the main growing season?
Plants may still be available out of season, but they could be supplied cut back rather than in full growth.
Nymphaea Arc-En-Ciel suits pond owners who want more than a one-season show: its red-brown marbled or yellow-and-white splashed foliage keeps the water looking good well beyond the main flowering months. Grown in a sunny spot, it offers star-shaped blooms blushed with pink, and the plant arrives as an established 3 litre potted lily ready to lower into place.
Nymphaea Arc-En-Ciel is a water lily grown as much for its leaves as its flowers: rather than relying purely on bloom count, its foliage carries red-brown marbling or yellow-and-white splashes that give the pond something to look at even when flowering has slowed.
The flowers themselves are star-shaped and pale, blushed with pink at the edges, and larger blooms carry a noticeable sweet scent. Sited in a sunny position and still water, the plant settles in at a steady pace.
You get one established lily supplied in a 3 litre pot, already potted and settled so there's no need to repot before planting. Moving it into a larger basket later will support better long-term spread, though a basket isn't supplied as part of the order.
It doesn't flower as prolifically as some other lily varieties, so if a long continuous bloom display matters most to you, the foliage interest here is the trade-off worth knowing about before you buy.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sun/Shade | Full sun |
| Flowering season | June to September |
| Flower colour | White |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Care instructions | Plant in still water, away from fountain splash; lower gradually so leaves reach the surface over a few days; remove dead leaves and flowers while the plant is in growth. |
| Planting depth | 30-60 cm |
| Spread | 80-100 cm |
| Flowers | Jun to Sep |
| Colour | White |
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.
The delivery options and charges available for your address are shown at checkout.
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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