Nymphaea, commonly known as waterlily or sea rose, is an aquatic perennial belonging to the Nymphaeaceae family. This rhizomatous plant grows beneath the water's surface, producing rounded, floating deciduous leaves and distinctive cup- or bowl-shaped flowers that appear on or above the water during summer. It thrives in full sun and can be grown in various soil types, including clay and loam, with poorly-drained conditions. Suitable for patio and container planting, Nymphaea is hardy in the UK (H5) and is best propagated by dividing rhizomes or offsets in summer.

Nymphaea waterlily is a hardy aquatic perennial with floating leaves and cup-shaped flowers, perfect for patios and containers in full sun during summer.

Nymphaea

Waterlily | Nymphaea

Nymphaea 'Caroliniana' 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 during summer. It is deciduous and thrives in full sun with south- or west-facing exposure, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. Suitable for clay or loam soils with a range of pH levels, it prefers poorly-drained, still or slow-moving water and is hardy to UK zone H5. Propagation is by division of rhizomes or offsets in summer, making it ideal for patios and containers.

Nymphaea 'Caroliniana' is a hardy aquatic perennial with floating leaves and bowl-shaped flowers, perfect for patios and containers in full sun during summer.

Nymphaea 'Caroliniana' (H)

Nymphaea 'Caroliniana'

Nymphaea 'Esmeralda' is an aquatic cultivar of the Nymphaea genus, which comprises rhizomatous perennials growing beneath the water's surface. This plant features rounded, floating leaves and cup- or bowl-shaped flowers that appear on or above the water. It is deciduous and thrives in full sun, favouring south- or west-facing aspects with either exposed or sheltered conditions. Suitable for clay or loam soils with a range of pH levels, it prefers poorly drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H5, 'Esmeralda' is ideal for patios and containers and is best planted in aquatic compost at the correct depth.

Nymphaea 'Esmeralda' is a hardy aquatic plant with floating leaves and cup-shaped flowers, perfect for patios and containers in full sun from spring to summer.

Nymphaea 'Esmeralda' (H)

Nymphaea 'Esmeralda'

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.

Nymphaea 'Gold Medal' is a hardy aquatic with floating leaves and cup-shaped flowers, blooming in spring and summer, ideal for wildlife gardens.

Nymphaea 'Gold Medal' (H)

Nymphaea 'Gold Medal'

Nymphaea 'Laydekeri Rosea' is a cultivar of the aquatic genus Nymphaea, known for its rhizomatous perennials that grow beneath the water's surface. This waterlily produces rounded, floating leaves and cup-shaped flowers that appear on or above the water during summer. It is deciduous and thrives in full sun with a south- or west-facing aspect, suitable for both exposed and sheltered locations. It grows well in clay or loam soils with varying pH and prefers poorly-drained conditions. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H5 and is ideal for patios and containers, requiring aquatic compost and still water for cultivation.

Waterlily 'Laydekeri Rosea' is a hardy aquatic with cup-shaped summer flowers, ideal for patios and containers in full sun.

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Waterlily 'Laydekeri Rosea' | Nymphaea 'Laydekeri Rosea' Laydeker

Nymphaea 'Madame Julien Chifflot' is a hardy cultivated water lily with submerged growth and floating leaves and deciduous foliage. It favours a south-facing, sheltered pond site in full sun. Plant in a loam substrate at neutral pH that remains moist but drains; it tolerates typical UK winters (H5). Flowers are produced from June to September.

Nymphaea 'Madame Julien Chifflot' is a hardy water lily for south-facing, sheltered ponds with flowers from June to September.

Nymphaea 'Madame Julien Chifflot' (H)

Water Lily (Nymphaea 'Madame Julien Chifflot') | Pond plant

Nymphaea 'Red Beauty' is a cultivar of the aquatic genus Nymphaea, known for its rhizomatous perennials that grow beneath the water's surface. This cultivar produces rounded, floating leaves and distinctive cup- or bowl-shaped flowers that appear on or above the water during summer. It is deciduous and thrives in full sun, preferring south- or west-facing aspects with either exposed or sheltered conditions. Suitable for poorly-drained loam soils of neutral, alkaline, or acid pH, it is hardy to UK zone H5 and is ideal for wildlife gardens and low-maintenance aquatic settings.

Nymphaea 'Red Beauty' is a hardy aquatic perennial with floating leaves and cup-shaped flowers, perfect for full sun and wildlife gardens in summer.

Nymphaea 'Red Beauty' (T/D)

Nymphaea 'Red Beauty'

Nymphaea 'White Sultan' is a cultivar of the aquatic genus Nymphaea, known for its rhizomatous perennials that grow beneath the water's surface. This deciduous plant produces rounded, floating leaves and distinctive cup-shaped flowers, which appear on or above the water during spring and summer. Suitable for full sun and a range of soil types including loam with neutral to alkaline or acidic pH, it thrives in poorly-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is ideal for wildlife gardens and low-maintenance aquatic settings, propagated by division of rhizomes or offsets in summer.

Nymphaea 'White Sultan' is a hardy aquatic perennial with floating leaves and cup-shaped flowers, ideal for wildlife gardens in full sun from spring to summer.

Nymphaea 'White Sultan' (H)

Nymphaea 'White Sultan'

Nymphaea caerulea, the blue lotus, is an aquatic water lily in the family Nymphaeaceae notable for its blue flowers and floating leaves. It grows with submerged rhizomes and a mix of submerged and floating habit, and the foliage is deciduous. Suited to full sun and ponds or containers with poorly drained clay or loam, it is hardy in UK gardens to H5 and flowers from June to September.

Grow blue lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) in full sun in clay or loam ponds or containers; hardy to H5 and flowering June to September.

Nymphaea is a genus of hardy and tender aquatic plants in the family Nymphaeaceae. The genus has a cosmopolitan distribution.

Nymphaea caerulea (T/D)

Blue lotus | Nymphaea caerulea

Nymphaea thermarum is a cultivar of the aquatic genus Nymphaea, which comprises rhizomatous perennials with rounded, floating leaves and distinctive cup- or bowl-shaped flowers. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and is suitable for south- or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers poorly-drained soils such as clay or loam with a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is well-suited for patio and container planting, requiring aquatic compost and propagation by division of rhizomes or offsets during summer.

Nymphaea thermarum is a hardy aquatic perennial with floating leaves and cup-shaped flowers, perfect for sunny patios and containers in summer.