Overview
Nymphaea 'Gold Medal' (H) is a submerged, floating aquatic in the genus Nymphaea, part of the Nymphaeaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Nymphaea 'Gold Medal' (H) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include wildlife gardens and low maintenance.
About
Nymphaea 'Gold Medal' is a cultivar of the aquatic genus Nymphaea, known for its rhizomatous perennials that grow beneath the water's surface. This plant features rounded, floating leaves and cup- or bowl-shaped flowers that appear on or above the water, typically in spring and summer. It is deciduous and thrives in full sun, favouring south- or west-facing aspects with either exposed or sheltered conditions. Suitable for poorly-drained loam soils with neutral to alkaline or acidic pH, it is hardy to UK zone H5 and is ideal for wildlife gardens and low-maintenance aquatic planting.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Nymphaea
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral, Alkaline, Acid
- Soil moisture
- Poorly-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing or West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed or Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Nymphaea 'Gold Medal' (H) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Aquatic
- Habit
- Submerged, Floating
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Nymphaea 'Gold Medal' (H)
- Propagation
- Division of rhizomes or offsets in summer
- Pest resistance
- Water-lily beetle, water-lily aphid, brown china-mark moth, false leaf-mining midge
- Disease resistance
- Crown rot, brown spot, water-lily leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Nymphaea 'Gold Medal' (H)?
Nymphaea 'Gold Medal' (H) prefers full sun. It suits exposed or sheltered positions.
What soil does Nymphaea 'Gold Medal' (H) need?
Nymphaea 'Gold Medal' (H) grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays poorly-drained.
Is Nymphaea 'Gold Medal' (H) hardy in the UK?
Nymphaea 'Gold Medal' (H) has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Nymphaea 'Gold Medal' (H)?
Division of rhizomes or offsets in summer.
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- Nymphaea 'Red Beauty' (T/D)
- Nymphaea 'White Sultan' (H)