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Nymphaea 'Andreana'
Nymphaea 'Andreana'
Nymphaea 'Andreana'
Nymphaea 'Andreana'
Nymphaea 'Andreana'
Nymphaea 'Andreana'
Nymphaea 'Andreana'

Nymphaea 'Andreana'

Water Lily
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Type: Kit
Size Information

You can choose plants in various pot sizes. Non-potted plants arrive bare root for you to pot in the specified pot size.

Seasonal Information

Depending on the time of year, pond plants may be supplied fully-leaved, with flowers, or with foliage trimmed back.

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This plant is grown in the UK and sent directly from our tried, tested and trusted plant partner. Delivery price calculated at checkout.

Description of Nymphaea 'Andreana'

Nymphaea 'Andreana' is a hardy water lily grown for bold red flowers and strong leaf cover. It grows from a rhizome that creeps slowly in its basket, sending pads to the surface and flowers that sit just clear of the water when conditions stay calm. You will sometimes see it compared with other warm-toned cultivars, but 'Andreana' usually holds a deep red look that reads well from the pond edge.

Appearance

Blooms open cup-shaped and can reach up to about 20cm across in good light, with yellow stamens that brighten the centre. The petals keep a red tone rather than fading quickly. Leaves are oval to rounded and mid-green, often mottled with red-brown markings, especially on newer pads. In a typical UK summer, the plant flowers from June to September. A mature clump usually covers around 90cm of surface, and it can push toward a metre in a warm pond with regular feeding.

Care Guide

Plant Nymphaea 'Andreana' in a wide aquatic basket filled with heavy aquatic compost and topped with washed gravel. Put it in full sun and keep it away from fountains or splashing returns. A useful depth range sits around 20–60cm of water above the pot. If your pond runs deeper, start it on bricks so the first leaves reach the surface, then lower it gradually as the stems lengthen. Feed with aquatic fertiliser tablets through the growing season, spacing them around the rhizome rather than pressing them into the crown. Trim off tired leaves and spent flowers so the plant stays open and tidy.

Suitability for Garden Ponds

Nymphaea 'Andreana' suits small to medium ponds because it offers rich colour without an oversized spread. The pads shade fish and give wildlife cover, and the plant still leaves room for marginals around the edge. If you want a lily that looks dramatic against pale stone or a dark liner, this one does the job. Give it its own patch of water and it will not fight for space as aggressively as many large varieties.

FAQs

What size water lily do I need for my pond?

Choose a water lily according to the eventual spread of its leaves and the depth of your pond. Compact and miniature varieties are suitable for small ponds and containers, while vigorous varieties need substantially more surface area and deeper water.

How deep should a water lily be planted?

Planting depth varies by variety. Newly planted water lilies can initially be positioned in shallower water, sometimes by raising the basket on bricks, and then lowered gradually as the leaves grow towards the surface. Check the recommended final depth for the specific variety.

Do water lilies need full sun to flower?

Most water lilies flower best with plenty of direct sunlight. A pond in heavy shade may produce fewer flowers, although requirements vary between varieties. When choosing a water lily, consider both the available sunlight and the mature size of the plant.

Can I grow a water lily in a small pond?

es. There are compact and miniature water lilies bred for small ponds, tubs and other container water features. Avoid choosing a vigorous full-sized variety for a small pond, as it can quickly cover too much of the surface.

Why is my water lily growing leaves but not flowering?

Poor flowering can result from insufficient sunlight, overcrowding, an unsuitable planting depth or lack of nutrients. Established water lilies may need dividing and repotting when congested, and plants that flower poorly may benefit from an appropriate aquatic fertiliser where feeding is required.

What are the best pond plants for a wildlife pond?

The best wildlife pond plants provide a mixture of underwater cover, surface shade, flowering habitat and places for aquatic insects to emerge. A balanced pond can include oxygenating plants, marginal plants and floating-leaved plants such as water lilies. Native species are particularly useful for supporting UK pond wildlife.

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