{"product_id":"marliacea-chromatella-water-lily-pond-plants-vlw09","title":"Nymphaea 'Marliacea Chromatella'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNymphaea\u003c\/i\u003e 'Marliacea Chromatella' is a hardy water lily with the RHS Award of Garden Merit, valued for its primrose-yellow flowers and dependable performance in UK ponds. It grows from a rhizome and forms a steady mat of floating pads, then flowers from early to late summer. Gardeners often shorten the name to Chromatella, and you will also see it listed as Marliacea Chromatella. It is a good option if you want yellow without needing a massive, lake-sized plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foliage is part of the appeal. Pads are olive green and often show maroon or bronze mottling, especially on younger leaves, with a darker underside. Flowers are pale lemon to primrose yellow with rich golden stamens, usually around 15 cm across in many catalogues. The bloom shape sits between cup and star as it opens, and it often looks clean and bright even on grey days. Some sources mention a light fragrance, but it is safer to treat scent as variable. The overall look is soft yellow against mottled pads, which gives plenty of contrast without looking harsh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive Chromatella still water and as much sun as you can. One of its strengths is that it can tolerate a little shade if your pond does not get full sun all day, though more light usually means more flowers. Plant in a wide aquatic basket with heavy loam based compost and cap with washed gravel. Place it shallower at first, then lower it gradually. A practical depth range is around 30–90 cm of water over the crown, and many growers keep it in the middle of that range once established. Feed with aquatic fertiliser tablets during the growing season, especially if you want it to flower late into the season. Remove old pads and spent flowers to reduce debris. Leave the plant in deeper water over winter so the rhizome stays protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitability for Garden Ponds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cultivar suits small to medium ponds because its spread is often listed around 75–90 cm, which is generous without being overwhelming. The pad cover gives shade for fish and creates a calm zone for wildlife. Because the flowers are pale, it looks particularly good next to darker plants or near a seating area where you can see the detail in the mottled leaves. If your pond has a touch of shade, Chromatella is one of the safer choices compared with many yellow lilies that sulk without full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Nymphaea 'Marliacea Chromatella' hardy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is a hardy water lily and it is widely grown outdoors in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow deep should I plant Nymphaea 'Marliacea Chromatella'?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA common recommended range is about 30–90 cm of water over the crown. Start shallower and lower in stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does Nymphaea 'Marliacea Chromatella' spread?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany UK suppliers list a mature spread around 75–90 cm, though basket size and feeding affect this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it cope with some shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can tolerate light shade better than many water lilies, but it still flowers best with plenty of sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is Nymphaea 'Marliacea Chromatella' hardy?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. 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