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Nymphaea 'Charlene Strawn'
Nymphaea 'Charlene Strawn'
Nymphaea 'Charlene Strawn'
Nymphaea 'Charlene Strawn'
Nymphaea 'Charlene Strawn'
Nymphaea 'Charlene Strawn'
Nymphaea 'Charlene Strawn'
Nymphaea 'Charlene Strawn'
Nymphaea 'Charlene Strawn'
Nymphaea 'Charlene Strawn'

Nymphaea 'Charlene Strawn'

Water Lily
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Type: Loose Root
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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Description of Nymphaea 'Charlene Strawn'

Nymphaea 'Charlene Strawn' is a hardy water lily for still ponds and containers, grown under the name Charlene Strawn. It is chosen for rich yellow flowers and strong fragrance. It is also a reliable option when you want yellow that does not look washed out. Most gardeners simply call it a water lily.

Appearance

Charlene Strawn makes a neat raft of pads that sit flat on the surface. Rounded pads to about 20 cm across. Flowers are fragrant yellow flowers about 15 cm across, often richer in the middle and lighter on the outer petals. Buds rise on short stems and open widest in calm, sunny weather.

Care Guide

Grow Charlene Strawn in full sun if you can, with the pot away from fountains and pump outlets. Plant into a wide aquatic basket with heavy loam based compost and cap with washed gravel so the water stays clear. Lower the basket in stages and settle it at about 15–90 cm over the crown. Feed with aquatic fertiliser tablets through the growing season, pushing them deep into the compost. Remove yellowing leaves and spent flowers as you go to reduce debris. As a hardy lily, it can stay in the pond over winter as long as the crown sits below the ice line.

Suitability for Garden Ponds

Charlene Strawn suits ponds where you can spare a surface area of about about 60–120 cm. The pads give shade for fish and tadpoles and cut down glare on the water. If the pond is small, one lily is usually enough and looks more natural than several competing plants.

FAQ

How deep should I plant Charlene Strawn?
Aim for about 15–90 cm over the crown. Start slightly shallower in late spring, then lower the basket once it is growing strongly.

How much space does Charlene Strawn need?
Plan for a surface spread of about 60–120 cm. If the pond is small, keep it in a basket so you can lift and divide it.

When will Charlene Strawn flower?
Most lilies flower from early to late summer in the UK, with the best display in warm, bright weather.

Is Charlene Strawn suitable for fish ponds?
Yes. The pads give shade and cover, and the basket keeps the roots secure in ponds with fish.

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