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Nymphaea 'Paul Hariot'
Nymphaea 'Paul Hariot'
Nymphaea 'Paul Hariot'
Nymphaea 'Paul Hariot'
Nymphaea 'Paul Hariot'
Nymphaea 'Paul Hariot'
Nymphaea 'Paul Hariot'
Nymphaea 'Paul Hariot'
Nymphaea 'Paul Hariot'

Nymphaea 'Paul Hariot'

Water Lily
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Type: Kit
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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Description of Nymphaea 'Paul Hariot'

Nymphaea 'Paul Hariot' is a hardy water lily that grows from a thick rhizome and spreads a tidy raft of pads. You might see it listed as Paul Harriot in some catalogues, but sellers usually mean the same plant. It suits still water and a sunny position, where it settles in and flowers through summer and often well into early autumn. The roots stay in the basket, while the leaves and blooms float and shade the water.

Appearance

New flowers open a soft apricot to creamy yellow, then deepen as they age, moving through peach into orange and pinkish red. That colour shift makes each week look slightly different. Blooms usually sit on the surface and reach roughly 10–12cm across, depending on warmth and feeding. Pads are rounded and mid to dark green, often with maroon spotting, especially on younger leaves. In a typical garden pond, the plant keeps a medium spread, commonly around 70–90cm once established.

Care Guide

Give Nymphaea 'Paul Hariot' full sun for the best flowering. Aim for six hours of direct light in summer. Plant it in a wide aquatic basket using heavy aquatic compost, then top with washed gravel so fish cannot lift soil. Feed during the growing season with aquatic fertiliser tablets pushed into the compost near the rhizome. Start the pot shallower in spring so new leaves reach the surface quickly, then lower it to its working depth. A practical final depth sits around 30–80cm from the top of the pot to the water surface. Remove old, yellowing leaves as they appear so the plant puts energy into fresh growth and flowers.

Suitability for Garden Ponds

Nymphaea 'Paul Hariot' works well in medium ponds where you want colour that changes without needing a huge plant. Its pad cover gives useful shade for fish and helps calm the look of the water by cutting glare. It also suits wildlife ponds because it offers cover and resting spots for insects. In very small ponds, the plant can still work, but you need to leave it a clear circle of water and avoid mixing it with another medium or large 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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