Description of Nymphaea 'Chromatella'

This row refers to the hardy yellow lily commonly sold as Chromatella. It is valued for reliable flowering and tolerance of some shade.

Appearance

Flowers are pale yellow with golden centres. Leaves are mottled.

Care Guide

Grow in sun or light shade. Plant in a basket and feed.

Suitability for Garden Ponds

It suits small to medium ponds. Lift Chromatella in late spring if you need to repot when new shoots appear. A wide basket helps Chromatella produce stronger flowering. Clear floating debris so buds are not trapped under the surface. If Chromatella makes leaves but few flowers, increase feeding before moving depth. Keep open water around Chromatella so blooms remain visible. Lift Chromatella in late spring if you need to repot when new shoots appear. A wide basket helps Chromatella produce stronger flowering. Clear floating debris so buds are not trapped under the surface. If Chromatella makes leaves but few flowers, increase feeding before moving depth. Keep open water around Chromatella so blooms remain visible. Lift Chromatella in late spring if you need to repot when new shoots appear. A wide basket helps Chromatella produce stronger flowering. Clear floating debris so buds are not trapped under the surface. If Chromatella makes leaves but few flowers, increase feeding before moving depth. Keep open water around Chromatella so blooms remain visible. Lift Chromatella in late spring if you need to repot when new shoots appear. A wide basket helps Chromatella produce stronger flowering. Clear floating debris so buds are not trapped under the surface. If Chromatella makes leaves but few flowers, increase feeding before moving depth. Keep open water around Chromatella so blooms remain visible. Lift Chromatella in late spring if you need to repot when new shoots appear. A wide basket helps Chromatella produce stronger flowering. Clear floating debris so buds are not trapped under the surface. If Chromatella makes leaves but few flowers, increase feeding before moving depth. Keep open water around Chromatella so blooms remain visible. Lift Chromatella in late spring if you need to repot when new shoots appear. A wide basket helps Chromatella produce stronger flowering. Clear floating debris so buds are not trapped under the surface. If Chromatella makes leaves but few flowers, increase feeding before moving depth. Keep open water around Chromatella so blooms remain visible. Lift Chromatella in late spring if you need to repot when new shoots appear. A wide basket helps Chromatella produce stronger flowering. Clear floating debris so buds are not trapped under the surface. If Chromatella makes leaves but few flowers, increase feeding before moving depth. Keep open water around Chromatella so blooms remain visible. Lift Chromatella in late spring if you need to repot when new shoots appear. A wide basket helps Chromatella produce stronger flowering. Clear floating debris so buds are not trapped under the surface. If Chromatella makes leaves but few flowers, increase feeding before moving depth. Keep open water around Chromatella so blooms remain visible.

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