Nymphaea Colorado Water Lily
Nymphaea Colorado 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?
It depends on the size you choose. The 1 litre option needs potting into a 3 litre or larger basket, the 3 litre option doesn't need repotting but benefits from a larger basket, and the 10 litre option is ready to go straight into the pond.
Can I place this lily near a fountain or waterfall?
Can I place this lily near a fountain or waterfall?
No. It should be planted in still water, away from splashing fountains or other moving water.
How deep and how far apart should I plant it?
How deep and how far apart should I plant it?
Plant it with the crown between 50 and 100 cm deep, allowing for a spread of 70 to 100 cm when spacing it from other plants.
Do I need to take the plant out of its basket before planting?
Do I need to take the plant out of its basket before planting?
No, there's no need to remove the mesh basket. It can go straight into the pond as supplied.
What's included with my order?
What's included with my order?
One potted lily in a mesh aquatic basket sized to the option you choose: 1 litre, 3 litre or 10 litre.
A salmon-pink water lily suited to medium and large ponds, this plant keeps colour on the water for a further month after most other lilies have finished flowering. Supplied as an established plant in a mesh aquatic basket, ready to settle in once lowered into place.
Nymphaea Colorado is a water lily grown for its cactus-shaped, salmon-pink flowers, which carry on blooming for a further month after most other lily varieties have finished for the season. It suits medium and large ponds, where its flowers stand clear of the water rather than resting flat on the surface.
This keeps colour visible on the pond well into early autumn, past the point where many other lilies have stopped flowering for the year.
You receive one potted plant, supplied in a mesh aquatic basket matched to the size you order: 1 litre, 3 litre or 10 litre. If you choose the 1 litre size, you'll need a 3 litre or larger mesh basket for potting on, which isn't included and is bought separately.
What sets this variety apart is the combination of its upright, cactus-shaped bloom and its extended flowering window, both specific to this plant rather than typical of water lilies generally.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sun/Shade | Full sun |
| Flowering period | June to September |
| Flower colour | Pink |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Planting depth | 50-100 cm |
| Spread | 70-100 cm |
| Care instructions | Plant in still water, away from splashing fountains. Lower the plant gradually so the leaves can reach the surface over a few days. Remove dead leaves and flowers while the plant is actively growing. |
| What's included | 1 litre: one plant in a 1 litre mesh aquatic basket. 3 litre: one plant in a 3 litre mesh aquatic basket. 10 litre: one plant in a 10 litre mesh aquatic basket. |
| Flowers | Jun to Sep |
| Colour | Pink |
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.
You can choose to pay in full or spread the cost using PayPal Pay Later or Shop Pay, depending on eligibility.
