About

An ornamental Nymphaea aquatic, with lush waterside foliage. Lush growth softens water margins. 'Spectabilis' rewards with dependable performance.

About the genus

Nymphaea are rhizomatous, submerged aquatic perennials with floating, rounded leaves and showy, sometimes fragrant, cup- or bowl-shaped flowers in a wide range of colours, held on or above the water and followed by submerged, berry-like fruits

Plant details

Suggested usesPonds, water features, bog gardens.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in aquatic compost at appropriate depth.
PruningCut back dead growth in autumn.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.