Nymphaea consists of rhizomatous, aquatic perennials that grow beneath the water's surface. They produce rounded, floating leaves and notable cup- or bowl-shaped flowers, which can be fragrant and appear in various colors. These blooms are positioned on or above the water and give way to submerged fruits resembling berries.

Nymphaea 'Augustus McCray' (H)

Nymphaea 'Aurora' is a deciduous aquatic perennial that can spread up to 1.5 meters in width. It features green leaves adorned with purple mottling. The flowers, measuring 5 centimeters across, begin as yellow and transition to a reddish hue with age, showcasing orange centers in their star-shaped form.

Nymphaea 'Aurora' (H)

Nymphaea 'Avalanche' (T/D)

Nymphaea 'Awesome' (H)

Nymphaea 'Ballerina'

Nymphaea 'Barbara Davies' (H)

Nymphaea 'Barbara Dobbins' is a robust, compact aquatic perennial that produces an abundance of blooms. Its foliage consists of small, rounded dark-green leaves marked with purple splotches. From June to September, it showcases large, cup-shaped flowers that transition from peach to yellow with pink undertones, influenced by environmental conditions.

Nymphaea 'Barbara Dobbins' (H)

Nymphaea 'Baroness Orczy' (H)

Nymphaea 'Barre Hellquist' (T)

Nymphaea 'Bateau' (H)

Nymphaea 'Berit Strawn' (H)

Nymphaea 'Bernice Ikins' (H)

Nymphaea 'Berthold' (H)

Nymphaea 'Betsy Sakata' (H)

Nymphaea 'Betty Lou' is a tropical aquatic perennial known for its compact growth and abundant flowering. The plant features dense, rounded leaves with a medium green hue, displaying a pinkish-brown underside. Its star-shaped blossoms emerge from summer and continue into autumn, showcasing purple-blue outer petals that transition to a lighter shade towards the center, which is pink. This species can thrive in milder regions of the UK, although it is advisable to remove it from the water and store it in a warm greenhouse during winter months to protect it from cold temperatures. For size references, smaller cultivars typically spread 30–60 cm (1–2 ft) and prefer water depths of 30–45 cm (12–18 in). Medium cultivars extend 60–120 cm (2–4 ft) in width and require water depths of 45–75 cm (18–30 in). Larger varieties can reach widths of up to 2.4 m (8 ft) and need water depths ranging from 75–120 cm (30 in–4 ft). Always consult the plant label for specific planting depth recommendations in your pond.

Nymphaea 'Betty Lou' (T)

Nymphaea 'Black Cherry' (H)

Nymphaea 'Black Princess' is a hardy aquatic perennial characterized by its oval leaves, which can grow to 25 cm in diameter, initially displaying a deep maroon hue before transitioning to dark green. The plant produces peony-shaped flowers that measure up to 15 cm across, featuring deep red petals and dark purple centers, accented by yellow stamens. These blooms appear abundantly throughout the summer months.

Nymphaea 'Black Princess' (H)

Nymphaea 'Bleeding Heart' (H)

Nymphaea 'Blue Beauty' (T/D)

Nymphaea 'Blue Bonanza' (T)

Nymphaea 'Blue Daisy' (T/D)

Nymphaea 'Blue Horizon' (T/D)

Nymphaea 'Blue Whistle' (T/D)

Nymphaea 'Blushing Bride' (H)

Nymphaea 'Bory de Saint-Vincent' (H)

Nymphaea 'Brakeleyi Rosea' (H)

Nymphaea 'Bua Rapee' (H)

Nymphaea 'Bull's Eye'

Nymphaea 'Burgundy Princess' (H)

Nymphaea 'Candidissima Rosea' (H)

Nymphaea 'Candidissima' (H)

Nymphaea 'Cardinal' (H)

Nymphaea 'Carnea' (T/D)

Nymphaea 'Carolina Sunset' (H)

Nymphaea 'Caroliniana Nivea' is an aquatic perennial characterized by its rounded, light green foliage. This variety produces aromatic white blooms that can reach up to 15 cm in diameter, featuring prominent yellow stamens.

Nymphaea 'Caroliniana Nivea' (H)

Nymphaea 'Caroliniana Perfecta' (H)

Nymphaea 'Caroliniana Rosea' (H)

Nymphaea 'Caroliniana' (H)

Nymphaea 'Celebration' (H)

Nymphaea 'Charlene Strawn' is a perennial aquatic plant featuring rounded leaves that can reach up to 20 cm in diameter. Its fragrant blooms emerge continuously from early summer through early autumn, measuring 15 cm across. The flowers are pale yellow and showcase prominent yellow stamens, positioned just above the water's surface.

Nymphaea 'Charlene Strawn' (H)

Nymphaea 'Charles de Meurville' is a robust aquatic perennial that can extend up to 1.5 meters in width. Its foliage consists of green leaves that can reach sizes of 25 centimeters across. During the summer months, this plant produces flowers that can grow to 20 centimeters in diameter. The outer petals are a light pink, while the inner petals exhibit a deeper pink-red hue.

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