Nymphaea Aurora Colour-Changing Water Lily
Nymphaea Aurora Colour-Changing Water Lily
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the flower change colour?
Why does the flower change colour?
It's a natural feature of this variety: each bloom opens yellow, turns orange by its second day, and becomes pinkish-red by the third.
Does the 1 litre plant need repotting?
Does the 1 litre plant need repotting?
Yes, for permanent planting in a pond it should be potted on into a 3 litre or larger mesh basket, which isn't included.
Where should I position it in the pond?
Where should I position it in the pond?
Choose a sunny, sheltered spot in still water, away from fountains or splashing, for the best flowering.
Can I still buy it outside the main season?
Can I still buy it outside the main season?
It may be available out of season, but the plant could be cut back at that time rather than in full growth.
A free-flowering water lily suited to ponds of any size, from small garden pools to larger ornamental features. Each bloom shifts colour as it ages, giving the pond a changing display right through summer. Available in a 1 litre or 2 litre basket, depending on how established you want the plant when it arrives.
Nymphaea Aurora is a water lily whose flowers change colour as each bloom ages, opening yellow, turning orange by the second day, and settling to a pinkish-red by the third. That shifting colour sets it apart from lilies that hold one shade throughout flowering.
It suits ponds of any size, from small garden pools to larger ornamental ponds, and rewards a sunny, sheltered spot with a changing display through the flowering season. Keep it away from fountains or other splashing water so the blooms open properly.
What you get: one plant, already potted in its own mesh aquatic basket, in either the 1 litre or 2 litre size depending on which you choose. Go for the 1 litre option and you'll need to pot it on into a 3 litre or larger mesh basket for permanent planting, which isn't included.
Its growth rate is rated small, so it stays manageable rather than quickly overtaking a pond's surface. Lower the basket in gradually after planting, giving the leaves a few days to reach the surface, and remove any dead leaves or spent flowers as the season goes on.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sun/Shade | Full sun |
| Flowering period | June to September |
| Flower colour | Changeable: shifts colour over the three days each bloom is open |
| Growth rate | Small |
| Planting depth | 30-60 cm |
| Spread | 60-80 cm |
| What's included | 1 litre option: one plant in a 1 litre mesh aquatic basket. 2 litre option: one plant in a 2 litre mesh aquatic basket. |
| Flowers | Jun to Sep |
| Colour | Changeable |
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.
Flexible payment options are available at checkout.
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