Waterlilies

Nuphar lutea, also called yellow plump, is a native aquatic plant. The large, dark green leaves are slightly tapered and can easily reach 30 cm in size. The underwater leaves are lighter and slightly wavy. From May to August the plant blooms abundantly, with yellow, cup-shaped flowers, which treat us to a very special perfume, namely cognac or brandy. The bottle-shaped fruits release when they are ripe and first float on the water for a long time, until the seeds are finally released, sink to the bottom and can germinate there. Nuphar lutea prefers a position in full sun or partial shade, a water depth of 0.5 to 2 meters and a nutrient-rich soil. The plant is very hardy, attracts butterflies, bees and other insects and has little trouble with diseases or pests

Nuphar pumila "Variegata", also called variegated plump, is an indigenous aquatic plant. The ovate, variegated leaves are slightly tapered and can easily reach 15 to 20 cm in size. From May to August the plant blooms abundantly, with yellow, cup-shaped flowers, which treat us to a very special perfume, namely cognac or brandy. The bottle-shaped fruits release when they are ripe and first float on the water for a long time, until the seeds are finally released, sink to the bottom and can germinate there. Nuphar pumila "Variegata" prefers a position in full sun or partial shade, a water depth of 0.5 to 1.20 meters and a nutrient-rich soil. The plant is very hardy, attracts butterflies, bees and other insects and has little trouble with diseases or pests.

Nymphaea alba, also called white water lily, is a native aquatic plant with a carpet-forming habit. The large, round leaves are first colored red and later dark green. They can easily reach a diameter of 30 cm. The white water lily blooms from June to August, with star-shaped, white flowers, with a yellow center. The diameter of the flower is approx. 20 cm. As soon as the flower has finished flowering, the seeds sink to the bottom. Nymphaea alba prefers a position in full sun or partial shade, a water depth of 0.50 to 1.50 meters and a nutrient-rich soil. The plant is very hardy, attracts butterflies, bees and other insects, tolerates sea wind and light brackish water and is also tolerant to air pollution.

Nymphaea albatros is one of the most beautiful white water lilies for the medium to large pond. The large, round leaves are first colored red and later dark green. They can easily reach a diameter of 20 cm. This white water lily blooms from June to August, with large, star-shaped, white flowers, with a yellow center. The diameter of the flower is approx. 15 to 20 cm. As soon as the flower has finished flowering, the seeds sink to the bottom. Nymphaea albatros prefers a position in full sun or partial shade, a water depth of 0.30 to 0.80 meters and a nutrient-rich soil. The plant is very hardy, attracts butterflies, bees and other insects, tolerates sea wind and light brackish water and is also tolerant to air pollution.

Nymphaea 'American Star' is a very beautiful water lily with star-shaped flowers. The flowers are 15 cm in size with fine elongated petals, first turning white, later turning to salmon pink.
Becomes more beautiful and more beautiful with the years.
Cannot tolerate running water and hate splashing water from fountains, for example.
The large green flat leaves (25cm) float on the water between the water lilies.
In winter they disappear again to rise to the surface of the water in the spring.
It is even better to have fish in the pond, they help to control snails and other insects that can damage the leaves.
Water depth -60 to -30cm.

Nymphaea "Attraction" is a beautiful, red water lily for the medium to large pond, which owes its name not to the flower, but to its special leaves. The large, round leaves appear bronze-colored earlier and turn dark green during the season. This water lily blooms from June to August, with pleasantly scented, star-shaped, pink-red flowers with a yellow center. The diameter of the flower is approx. 15 to 20 cm. As soon as the flower has finished flowering, the seeds sink to the bottom. Nymphaea "Attraction" prefers a location in full sun or partial shade, a water depth of 0.50 to 1.00 meters and a nutrient-rich soil. The plant is very hardy, attracts butterflies, bees and other insects, tolerates sea wind and slightly brackish water.

Nymphaea "Burgundy Princess" is one of the most beautiful red water lilies. This small hybrid is suitable for the small to medium-sized pond. The medium-sized, rounded leaves first appear olive green and then turn dark green during the season. This water lily blooms from June to September, with small, slightly scented, cup-shaped, red to purple-red flowers with a yellow center and the diameter of the flower is approx. 5 to 10 cm. As soon as the flower has finished flowering, the seeds sink to the bottom. Nymphaea "Burgundy Princess" prefers a position in full sun, a water depth of 0.20 to 0.60 meters and a nutrient-rich soil. The plant is very hardy, attracts butterflies, bees and other insects, tolerates sea wind and light brackish water and is also tolerant to air pollution.

Nymphaea "Charles de Meurville" is a beautiful, pink-red water lily. This large hybrid is suitable for the medium to large pond. The large, almost rounded leaves first appear olive green and then turn dark green during the season. This water lily blooms from June to September, with large, lightly scented, cup-shaped, pink-red flowers with a yellow center and the diameter of the flower is approx. 20 to 25 cm. As soon as the flower has finished flowering, the seeds sink to the bottom. Nymphaea "Charles de Meurville" prefers a position in full sun, a water depth of 0.60 to 1.20 meters and a nutrient-rich soil. The plant is very hardy, attracts butterflies, bees and other insects, tolerates sea wind and light brackish water and is also tolerant to air pollution.

Nymphaea "Colorado" is a floriferous, salmon-pink water lily, which is particularly suitable for medium to large ponds. The plant has medium-sized, almost round leaves that emerge red and then slowly turn green. This water lily blooms from June to September, with medium-sized, lightly scented, cup-shaped, salmon-pink to peach-colored flowers (diam. 10-12 cm). Once the flower has finished flowering, it begins to sink to the bottom and the seeds can germinate. Nymphaea "Colorado" prefers a position in full sun or partial shade, a water depth of 0.30 to 1.00 meters and a nutrient-rich soil. The plant is very hardy, attracts butterflies, bees and other insects, tolerates sea wind and light brackish water and is also tolerant to air pollution.

Nymphaea "Escarboucle" is a popular, red water lily, which is especially suitable for the medium to large pond. The plant has large, almost round leaves, which emerge bronze-colored and then slowly turn green. This water lily blooms from June to September, with large, lightly scented, cup-shaped, red to orange-red flowers, with vermilion-red stamens with a yellow tip. As soon as the flower has finished flowering, it starts to sink to the bottom, after which the seeds can germinate. Nymphaea "Escarboucle" prefers a position in full sun or partial shade, a water depth of 0.30 to 1.00 meters and a nutrient-rich soil. The plant is very hardy, attracts butterflies, bees and other insects, tolerates sea wind and light brackish water and is also tolerant to air pollution.

Nymphaea "Fire Opal" is a richly blooming, pink water lily, which is especially suitable for the medium to large pond. The plant has large, almost round leaves that emerge purple-red and then slowly turn green. This water lily blooms from June to September, with beautifully double, pleasantly scented, peony-like, bright pink flowers, with a golden yellow center. As soon as the flower has finished flowering, it starts to sink to the bottom, after which the seeds can germinate. Nymphaea "Fire Opal" prefers a position in full sun or partial shade, a water depth of 0.40 to 0.70 meters and a nutrient-rich soil. The plant is hardy, attracts butterflies, bees and other insects, tolerates sea wind and light brackish water and is also tolerant to air pollution.

Nymphaea "Fire Crest" is a richly blooming, pink water lily, which is especially suitable for the medium to large pond. The plant has large, almost round leaves that emerge purple-red and then slowly turn green. This water lily blooms from June to September, with cup-shaped, gently scented, pink flowers, with a golden yellow to orange-yellow center. As soon as the flower has finished flowering, it starts to sink to the bottom, after which the seeds can germinate. Nymphaea "Fire Crest" prefers a position in full sun or partial shade, a water depth of 0.40 to 0.80 meters and a nutrient-rich soil. The plant is hardy, attracts butterflies, bees and other insects, tolerates sea wind and light brackish water and is also tolerant to air pollution.