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Nymphaea 'Inner Light'
Nymphaea 'Inner Light'
Nymphaea 'Inner Light'
Nymphaea 'Inner Light'
Nymphaea 'Inner Light'
Nymphaea 'Inner Light'
Nymphaea 'Inner Light'
Nymphaea 'Inner Light'
Nymphaea 'Inner Light'

Nymphaea 'Inner Light'

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 'Inner Light'

Nymphaea 'Inner Light' is a hardy water lily that suits deeper water and larger ponds. It grows from a rhizome in a basket and sends long stems to the surface, so it copes well where shallow-water cultivars struggle. The plant flowers through summer and brings warm yellow to peach tones that show up clearly across the pond.

Appearance

Flowers open by day from June to September and often look peachy yellow, sometimes edging toward apricot in hot spells. Many growers report a light fragrance. Individual blooms can reach around 15–20cm across in good conditions. Leaves start with some darker mottling and mature to brighter green. This cultivar can spread widely, with established plants often covering roughly 1.5m or more across the surface, and sometimes more where water stays warm and feeding stays regular.

Care Guide

Plant Nymphaea 'Inner Light' where the water stays calm and the site gets full sun. Use a large basket with heavy aquatic compost and top with washed gravel. Because it handles depth, you can place it within a broad range, around 30–90cm of water above the pot. If you plant in spring, start it nearer the shallower end and lower it gradually as pads strengthen, otherwise early growth can stall. Feed with aquatic fertiliser tablets during the growing season and remove old leaves so light reaches the crown. If you need to repot, do it in late spring and keep the growing tip near the basket edge.

Suitability for Garden Ponds

In a garden pond, Nymphaea 'Inner Light' suits medium to large water where you want a lily that can sit deeper. Its pad cover gives strong shade for fish and creates cooler water underneath in summer. It also provides platforms for pond insects. Because it spreads widely, it does not suit a tiny pond or patio tub. Give it a defined zone and avoid planting another large-spreading lily nearby, otherwise you lose open water and reduce flowering.

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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