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Water Lily Tricolour

Add Tranquillity & Colour to Any Outdoor Space

Transform your patio, balcony, or garden into a peaceful retreat with the Water Lily Tricolour Pond Kit. This set features Nymphaea, a hardy aquatic perennial celebrated for its striking tricolour blooms—pink, white, and yellow—that float elegantly atop lush green foliage. Water lilies are renowned for their ability to attract pollinators and add visual interest to any water feature.

What's Included?

• Water Lily Tricolour (Nymphaea): A show-stopping aquatic plant producing multicoloured flowers from late spring through summer.
• Black and Gold Bowl: Durable, stylish container perfect for patios or balconies—no need for an in-ground pond.
• Pond Basket: Ensures healthy root development and easy planting.

Plant Benefits & Growing Guide

• Growth Habit: Free-floating perennial with rounded leaves (up to 20cm across) and upright flower stems.
• Mature Size: Spreads up to 50cm; ideal for small outdoor spaces.
• Flowering Period: May–September, depending on weather conditions.
• Sun Requirements: Prefers full sun (at least 6 hours daily) for optimal flowering.
• Soil & Water: Plant in heavy loam or aquatic compost; submerge basket so crown is just below the water surface. Use rainwater if possible for best results.
• Hardiness: Suitable for most UK regions (hardy down to approx. -10°C).
• Care Tips: Remove faded blooms and yellowing leaves regularly. Top up water as needed during dry spells. Overwinter outdoors; move container to a sheltered spot if severe frost is expected.

Design Ideas & Companions

• Create a focal point on patios or balconies with the decorative bowl.
• Pair with other moisture-loving plants like Iris laevigata, marsh marigold (Caltha palustris) or dwarf rushes (Juncus effusus 'Spiralis') for layered effect.
• Add pebbles or aquatic ornaments for extra interest.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant?
  The ideal time is spring (March–May), once risk of frost has passed.
• How much sunlight does it need?
  This water lily thrives in full sun—at least six hours daily encourages abundant blooms.
• Does it survive winter outside?
  Yes, the hardy tricolour variety can remain outdoors year-round in most UK gardens. Move indoors only if prolonged freezing is expected.