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Nymphaea 'Chromatella'
Nymphaea 'Chromatella'
Nymphaea 'Chromatella'
Nymphaea 'Chromatella'
Nymphaea 'Chromatella'
Nymphaea 'Chromatella'
Nymphaea 'Chromatella'
Nymphaea 'Chromatella'
Nymphaea 'Chromatella'
Nymphaea 'Chromatella'
Nymphaea 'Chromatella'

Nymphaea 'Chromatella'

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.

Delivery Information

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 '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.

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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