{"product_id":"ellisiana-water-lily-pond-plants-dw03","title":"Nymphaea 'Ellisiana'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNymphaea\u003c\/i\u003e 'Ellisiana' is a hardy water lily for still ponds and containers, grown under the name Ellisiana. It earns its place because it is popular for a strong red flower on a compact plant. Expect it to be useful when you need colour in a tub, barrel, or small pond. Most gardeners simply call it a water lily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foliage of Ellisiana spreads across the surface in a clear patch rather than a messy tangle. Broadly oval pads, often purple-blotched when young then greener later. In bloom it carries bright red, star-shaped flowers around 14 cm across with orange stamens and a noticeable scent. Flowers sit on or just above the surface, so you see them best from the pond edge. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, give Ellisiana calm water and plenty of light. 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 30–45 cm over the rhizome. Fertilise with aquatic tablets during active growth to keep flowering steady. Clear away ageing pads and finished blooms so light reaches new growth. As a hardy lily, it can stay in the pond over winter as long as the crown sits below the ice line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitability for Garden Ponds\u003c\/h3\u003e\nFor the best balance, plan for roughly about 50–100 cm of spread from Ellisiana at maturity. Surface shade helps keep the pond calmer in summer and gives wildlife places to hide. In bigger ponds you can mix lilies, but leave open water so each flower display is easy to see. \n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow deep should I plant Ellisiana?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAim for about 30–45 cm over the rhizome. Start slightly shallower in late spring, then lower the basket once it is growing strongly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much space does Ellisiana need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlan for a surface spread of about 50–100 cm. If the pond is small, keep it in a basket so you can lift and divide it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen will Ellisiana flower?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost lilies flower from early to late summer in the UK, with the best display in warm, bright weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Ellisiana suitable for fish ponds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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