Nymphaea 'Black Princess' Water Lily, 3 Litre Pot
Nymphaea 'Black Princess' Water Lily, 3 Litre Pot
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does it need repotting when it arrives?
Does it need repotting when it arrives?
No. At the 3 litre size it can go straight into the pond in its mesh basket. Moving it to a larger basket later is optional, not required.
Where in the pond should I position it?
Where in the pond should I position it?
In still water, away from fountains or splashing from pumps and waterfalls. Lower it gradually over the first few days so the leaves can reach the surface.
How deep can it be planted?
How deep can it be planted?
Between 25 and 90 cm, which gives flexibility across a range of pond depths.
How much space will it need?
How much space will it need?
It spreads to around 70 to 80 cm, so it is worth giving it room away from neighbouring plants as it establishes.
When does it flower and what colour are the blooms?
When does it flower and what colour are the blooms?
It flowers from June to September, with deep red blooms that look almost black, especially as they open.
Will it grow well in shade?
Will it grow well in shade?
It is specified for full sun, so that is the condition it is set up to grow in.
A hardy water lily with flowers so deeply red they look almost black, supplied as an established 3 litre pot ready to go straight into the pond. Green foliage gives the dark blooms a natural backdrop, helping them stand out across the water through summer. Suited to pond owners after a strong colour point that is harder to come across than the usual red varieties.
Nymphaea 'Black Princess' is a hardy water lily known for flowers so deeply red they read as almost black, a colouring that is unusual among water lilies and one reason this variety is not always easy to track down. It suits pond owners who want a strong, dark focal colour rather than the paler pinks and whites typical of many lily plantings, and the green foliage gives those flowers a natural backdrop that helps them stand out through the season.
What you get: one Nymphaea 'Black Princess' plant, supplied in a 3 litre mesh planting basket. The basket can go straight into the pond without being removed, so there is no need to repot before placing it.
It grows at a manageable pace rather than spreading aggressively, and flowers over several months each year, so the colour does not just show for a week or two before fading.
| 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. |
| Planting depth | 25-90 cm |
| Spread | 70-80 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.
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