Nymphaea 'King of the Blues'
water lily (syn. Tropical Blue)
This striking tropical and frost tender waterlily boasts intense blue-violet petals with goblet-shaped buds unfurling to reveal glamorous star-shaped flowers adorned with golden anthers, adding to its regal charm. With leaves reaching up to 30cm (12”) in diameter, 'King of the Blues' thrives in large bodies of water, preferring neutral to alkaline conditions and full sun exposure. Please note this waterlily is not frost hardy and will not survive unprotected during the winter.
How to care for Nymphaea King of the Blues:
Water lilies flourish in still water, so do not plant them near a pond pump or fountain, particularly where the water can splash onto their leaves. All our waterlilies are approximately 2 - 3 years old and they are potted up (using a suitable aquatic compost) into aquatic pots. These pots are made of a fine mesh, which allows water to circulate through the compost, providing the plants with both oxygen and nutrients. As they are already potted, all you need to do is to place the pot into the pond. Initially the pot should be placed on a stack of bricks so the leaves float on the surface of the water. As the plant matures, remove one layer of bricks at a time, gradually lowering the plant deeper into the pond until the desired depth of of 30-50cm (12-20") has been reached. This waterlily is frost tender and will not survive the winter outdoors. We advise lifting and storing in a frost free location such as a glasshouse, porch or garage, submerged in a bucket of water until relocation in the spring (after the last frosts).
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.1m
Eventual spread:
1.5m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Aquatic
Hardiness:
Frost tender
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This pond plant dies right back in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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