Overview
Victoria amazonica is a plant with a floating habit in the genus Victoria, part of the Nymphaeaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Victoria amazonica grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include water gardens and ponds. It is native to Amazonas.
About
Victoria amazonica is a floating waterlily in the family Nymphaeaceae, notable for its surface-forming habit. Native to the Amazonas, it flowers in the UK from July to September and carries deciduous foliage. It prefers full sun and a loam substrate of neutral pH kept moist but well drained, and suits sheltered, south-facing ponds. As a tender plant (H1a), it requires frost-free conditions over winter.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Victoria
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1a
Plant details
Victoria amazonica size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Floating
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Water gardens, ponds
- Native to
- Amazonas
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Victoria amazonica
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to aphids, snails, caterpillars
- Disease resistance
- Susceptible to clematis wilt, clematis slime flux
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Victoria amazonica?
Victoria amazonica prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Victoria amazonica need?
Victoria amazonica grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Victoria amazonica hardy in the UK?
Victoria amazonica has an RHS hardiness rating of H1a, meaning it needs tropical warmth above 15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Victoria amazonica?
Seed.