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Nymphaea 'Venusta'
Nymphaea 'Venusta'
Nymphaea 'Venusta'
Nymphaea 'Venusta'
Nymphaea 'Venusta'
Nymphaea 'Venusta'
Nymphaea 'Venusta'
Nymphaea 'Venusta'
Nymphaea 'Venusta'

Nymphaea 'Venusta'

Water Lily
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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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This plant is grown in the UK and sent directly from our tried, tested and trusted plant partner. Delivery price calculated at checkout.

Description of Nymphaea 'Venusta'

Nymphaea 'Venusta' is a hardy water lily that suits smaller ponds, patio pools, and standard garden ponds. It grows from a rhizome in a basket and makes a compact patch of pads, with flowers that open by day. If you want a pink lily but you do not want the plant to take over the whole surface, this cultivar often fits the brief.

Appearance

Flowers show as clear to soft pink with a yellow centre. They sit on the surface and keep a neat look, which helps the plant stay in scale for smaller water features. Many growers place the bloom size in the 10–15cm range, depending on light and feeding. Pads are rounded and glossy, and a typical mature planting spreads to around 90cm across. In the UK it usually flowers from June to September, with the best display in the warmest part of summer.

Care Guide

Plant Nymphaea 'Venusta' in a wide basket with heavy aquatic compost and a gravel top layer. Choose full sun if possible. A useful depth range is about 15–60cm of water above the pot, which makes it flexible for shallower ponds and raised container ponds. When you first plant it in late spring, set it at the shallower end so the first pads reach the surface quickly. Lower it gradually if you want it deeper. Feed with aquatic fertiliser tablets through the growing season and remove yellowing leaves to keep the crown open. In a patio tub, keep the water topped up in hot weather so the pot depth stays stable.

Suitability for Garden Ponds

Nymphaea 'Venusta' suits ponds where you want a softer pink note and manageable pad cover. The leaves offer shade for fish and create cover for pond life, and the compact habit leaves space for open water and reflections. It also pairs well with marginals because it does not tower over them. In a small pond, keep floating plants under control so the lily still gets light, and avoid planting another lily of a similar size right next to it.

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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