{"product_id":"paul-hariot-water-lily-pond-plants-lw19","title":"Nymphaea 'Paul Hariot'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNymphaea\u003c\/i\u003e '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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive \u003ci\u003eNymphaea\u003c\/i\u003e '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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitability for Garden Ponds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNymphaea\u003c\/i\u003e '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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs \u003ci\u003eNymphaea\u003c\/i\u003e 'Paul Hariot' hardy or tropical?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a hardy water lily, so it can overwinter outdoors in a pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow deep should I plant it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlace the top of the pot about 30–80cm below the surface, starting shallower in spring and lowering it later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do the flowers change colour?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach bloom matures through different tones over several days, so older flowers look more orange and pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much space does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlan for a medium spread of roughly 70–90cm across in a season, more with warm water and regular feeding.\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 \u003ci\u003eNymphaea\u003c\/i\u003e 'Paul Hariot' hardy or tropical?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"It is a hardy water lily, so it can overwinter outdoors in a pond.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How deep should I plant it?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Place the top of the pot about 30–80cm below the surface, starting shallower in spring and lowering it later.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Why do the flowers change colour?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Each bloom matures through different tones over several days, so older flowers look more orange and pink.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How much space does it need?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Plan for a medium spread of roughly 70–90cm across in a season, more with warm water and regular feeding.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Lincspplants","offers":[{"title":"Loose Root","offer_id":51236431003928,"sku":"LW19-loose","price":9.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kit","offer_id":51236431036696,"sku":"LW19-kit","price":11.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Potted","offer_id":51236431069464,"sku":"LW19-pot","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Kit","offer_id":51236431102232,"sku":"LW19-large-kit","price":33.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/2075\/9064\/files\/product_p_a_paul_hariot.jpg?v=1765309051","url":"https:\/\/sarracenia.house\/products\/paul-hariot-water-lily-pond-plants-lw19","provider":"Sarracenia House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}