Description of Nymphaea 'Burgundy Princess'

Nymphaea 'Burgundy Princess' is a hardy water lily grown for reliable flowering and balanced growth in garden ponds. It develops from a rhizome and forms floating pads before blooming through the warmer months. The cultivar name Nymphaea 'Burgundy Princess' is normally used in the trade. It suits gardeners who want a dependable pond plant.

Appearance

Nymphaea 'Burgundy Princess' produces rounded floating leaves that knit together into a steady raft. New leaves can show bronze or reddish tones before maturing green. Flowers open in daylight and close later, with colour remaining stable through the life of each bloom. The overall display gives clear seasonal interest.

Care Guide

Grow Nymphaea 'Burgundy Princess' in full sun with still water. Plant in a wide aquatic basket using heavy loam based compost and a gravel cap. Lower gradually so leaves reach the surface, then settle at a medium depth once established. Feed with aquatic fertiliser tablets and remove old foliage. Hardy types usually overwinter outdoors when planted below the ice line.

Suitability for Garden Ponds

Nymphaea 'Burgundy Princess' suits small to medium ponds where surface shade and wildlife cover are needed. The pads help reduce light and create shelter for fish and invertebrates. Keep open water so flowers remain visible. Lift Nymphaea 'Burgundy Princess' in late spring if repotting is needed. A wide basket usually improves flowering. Keep debris away so buds rise cleanly. Feed regularly during summer. Leave open water around the plant.

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