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Nymphaea 'Comanche'
Nymphaea 'Comanche'
Nymphaea 'Comanche'
Nymphaea 'Comanche'
Nymphaea 'Comanche'
Nymphaea 'Comanche'
Nymphaea 'Comanche'
Nymphaea 'Comanche'
Nymphaea 'Comanche'

Nymphaea 'Comanche'

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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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 'Comanche'

Nymphaea 'Comanche' is a hardy water lily famous for flowers that shift colour as they age. It grows from a rhizome in a basket and forms a broad patch of pads on the surface. If you like lilies that look different across the season without needing tropical heat, this cultivar suits that role. It prefers still water and a sunny spot.

Appearance

Flowers open in warm apricot-yellow tones and then mature toward copper and red shades, with bright yellow stamens in the centre. The flower shape often changes too, starting more cup-like and opening wider into a starry look. Many growers notice a light, pleasant scent. Leaves can be large, and young pads often show bronze colouring with purple spotting before they turn greener. The plant sits in the medium to large bracket. Many ponds see a spread around 1.2m or more when conditions suit it, so give it room.

Care Guide

Plant Nymphaea 'Comanche' in a wide aquatic basket with heavy aquatic compost and a gravel top layer. Put it in full sun and keep it away from fountains and strong currents. Depth varies by pond, but treat it like a medium to larger lily. Use the general guide of placing medium lilies around 45–75cm above the pot, then go deeper only once the plant has strong pads and long stems. Start shallower in spring and lower it gradually. Feed through the growing season with aquatic fertiliser tablets. Remove yellowing leaves to keep the crown open and stop decaying pads from sitting on the surface.

Suitability for Garden Ponds

In a garden pond, Nymphaea 'Comanche' works best where you have room for its pad spread and you want changing colour. It can link yellow and red planting schemes because it shows both on the same plant. The pads give strong shade and provide cover for fish and wildlife. It does not suit tiny ponds or tubs because it can dominate the surface by late summer. In a medium pond, give it a defined zone and keep nearby floating plants under control so light still reaches the lily.

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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