{"product_id":"mrs-richmond-water-lily-pond-plants-lw18","title":"Nymphaea 'Mrs Richmond'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNymphaea\u003c\/i\u003e 'Mrs Richmond' is a hardy pond water lily grown for its leaf cover and repeat flowering across the summer months. It settles best when left alone for a season, then it starts to build stronger pads and more buds. It is normally sold under the cultivar name Mrs Richmond rather than a separate common name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroad green pads that build a substantial raft. The pads lie flat and create a steady raft over the water. Flowers are large, globe-shaped blooms that open pale rose pink and deepen to richer pink as they mature. Expect often recommended for medium to large ponds in good conditions. Blooms open in daylight and close later, so the display changes through the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace Mrs Richmond in full sun where the surface stays calm and the leaves do not get battered by spray. Plant into a wide aquatic basket with heavy loam based compost, then cap with washed gravel to keep the water clear. Lower the basket in stages so new leaves can reach the surface, then settle it at around 30–100 of water over the crown. Feed with aquatic fertiliser tablets through the growing season, pushed into the compost. Remove yellowing leaves and spent flowers to cut debris and keep growth moving. As a hardy lily, it can stay outside in winter as long as the crown sits below the ice line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitability for Garden Ponds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMrs Richmond suits ponds where you can give it about 80–120 cm of surface space. The pads shade fish and help limit algae by reducing light once the plant is established. Use one main lily in a small pond, or space several well apart in a larger pond so each has open water around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Mrs Richmond hardy in the UK?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Mrs Richmond is a hardy water lily and it usually overwinters outdoors if the crown sits below the ice line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat depth suits Mrs Richmond?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStart a little shallower, then aim for about 30–100 of water over the crown once it is growing strongly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much room should I allow for Mrs Richmond?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlan for roughly 80–120 cm of surface spread so pads do not crowd the pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I keep Mrs Richmond flowering?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGive it sun, still water, and feed with aquatic tablets through summer.\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 Mrs Richmond hardy in the UK?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. Mrs Richmond is a hardy water lily and it usually overwinters outdoors if the crown sits below the ice line.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What depth suits Mrs Richmond?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Start a little shallower, then aim for about 30–100 of water over the crown once it is growing strongly.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How much room should I allow for Mrs Richmond?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Plan for roughly 80–120 cm of surface spread so pads do not crowd the pond.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How do I keep Mrs Richmond flowering?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Give it sun, still water, and feed with aquatic tablets through summer.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Lincspplants","offers":[{"title":"Loose Root","offer_id":51236405149976,"sku":"LW18-loose","price":9.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kit","offer_id":51236405182744,"sku":"LW18-kit","price":11.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Potted","offer_id":51236405215512,"sku":"LW18-pot","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large Kit","offer_id":51236405248280,"sku":"LW18-large-kit","price":33.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/2075\/9064\/files\/product_m_r_mrs_richmond.jpg?v=1765309008","url":"https:\/\/sarracenia.house\/products\/mrs-richmond-water-lily-pond-plants-lw18","provider":"Sarracenia House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}