RECOMMENDED WATERLILIES FOR THE POND
Miniature variety Water depth 6-12in (15-30cm)
‘Pygmaea Helvola’ – A true miniature, suitable for tubs. Dark green leaves are marked with purple, and the starry, yellow flowers are freely produced, even in a little shade. Spread 12-18in (30-46cm).
Small varieties Water depth 10-18in (25-46cm)
‘Maurice Laydekeri’ – Small, white, pink and red flowers are freely produced on this neat plant. Spread 24-36in (61-91cm).
‘Aurora’ – Flowers change colour as they age, from yellow through to dark red. The blooms stay open until evening. Spread 24-36in (61-91cm). ‘Hazorea Dagan White’ – Gorgeous starry flowers that open ivory, with a yellow centre. Flowers are very fragrant. Spread 24-36in (61-91cm).
Medium-sized varieties Water depth 16-36in (41-91cm)
Nymphaea ‘Odorata Alba’ – Bright green leaves and simple white flowers, with yellow stamens. Spread 36-48in (91-122cm).
‘Celebration’ – Very free flowering, producing fragrant, rich pink flowers, with lots of petals. Spread 48-60in (122-152cm).
‘Lucida’ – Starry flowers, with deep red inner petals and pink outer guard petals. Slightly fragrant, with purple-blotched foliage. Spread 36-48in (91-122cm). ‘Carolina Sunset’ – Mottled foliage supports classic-shaped, rich yellow flowers, with a peachy glow at times. Very fragrant. Spread 48-60in (122-152cm). ‘Colorado’ – Each bloom is a confection of peach and salmon pink shades above purple speckled leaves. It flowers freely and is very fragrant. Spread 24-36in (61-91cm).
Larger varieties Water depth 16-48in (41-122cm)
‘Perry’s Double Yellow’ – Large double flowers are pastel yellow and heavily scented. On the last day of blooming, flowers can be creamy white. Spread 36-48in (91-122cm).
‘Blushing Bride’ – A vigorous plant, with large, fully double pale peach and orange flowers. Very fragrant. Spread 36-48in (91-122cm).
‘Queen of Whites’ – Large, pure white, semi double flowers that are fragrant and will bloom in part shade as well as full sun. Spread 48-60in (122-152cm).
‘Myra’ – Extra-large, pale pink flowers, with creamy peach inner petals. The flowers are very fragrant. Spread 48-60in (122-152cm).