Nymphaea 'Ray Davies' - P11

Description
With its green-red leaves, Pygmy waterlily 'Pygmaea Rubra' (Nymphaea tetragona) is a highly decorative aquatic plant that is particularly well suited to areas such as ponds. Crimson red flowers appear from June to September. It prefers humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny position. The Pygmy waterlily 'Pygmaea Rubra' is well tolerant of frost. The flat plant usually reaches a height of approx. 10 cm.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Nymphaea pygmaea.

Bulletpoints
* decorative flowers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Pygmy waterlily 'Pygmaea Rubra' are green-red, roundish.

Spread
Cultivar.

Frost hardiness
The Pygmy waterlily 'Pygmaea Rubra' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Flat.

Water depth
10 - 30 cm

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Water lilies love calm waters, so a fountain and other wave generators should be avoided in a water lily pond.

Flower
The carmine-red, cupped flowers appear from June to September.

Use
pond