{"product_id":"rene-gerard-water-lily-pond-plants-lw21","title":"Nymphaea 'Rene Gerard'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNymphaea\u003c\/i\u003e 'Rene Gerard' 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 Rene Gerard rather than a separate common name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRounded leaves to about 27 cm across that bronze when young. The pads lie flat and create a steady raft over the water. Flowers are rosy-red, star-shaped flowers up to about 22 cm across, with paler flecking on the outer petals and yellow stamens. Expect reliable summer flowering 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 Rene Gerard 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 30–75 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\u003eRene Gerard suits ponds where you can give it about 90–150 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 Rene Gerard hardy in the UK?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Rene Gerard 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 Rene Gerard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStart a little shallower, then aim for about 30–75 of water over the crown once it is growing strongly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much room should I allow for Rene Gerard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlan for roughly 90–150 cm of surface spread so pads do not crowd the pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I keep Rene Gerard 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 Rene Gerard hardy in the UK?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. Rene Gerard 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 Rene Gerard?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Start a little shallower, then aim for about 30–75 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 Rene Gerard?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Plan for roughly 90–150 cm of surface spread so pads do not crowd the pond.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How do I keep Rene Gerard 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":51236409049368,"sku":"LW21-loose","price":9.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kit","offer_id":51236409082136,"sku":"LW21-kit","price":11.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Potted","offer_id":51236409114904,"sku":"LW21-pot","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large Kit","offer_id":51236409147672,"sku":"LW21-large-kit","price":33.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/2075\/9064\/files\/product_r_e_rene_gerard.jpg?v=1765309008","url":"https:\/\/sarracenia.house\/products\/rene-gerard-water-lily-pond-plants-lw21","provider":"Sarracenia House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}