Meet the Peach Blossom Water Lily, also known as Nymphaea Barbara Dobbins. This exceptional aquatic plant showcases beautiful peachy blooms that create a striking display in your pond. Ideal for deep ponds or planting shelves, this mature water lily is well-established and comes in a generous 30-litre pot.
Water lilies thrive at the bottom of ponds, with their leaves reaching toward the surface for an enchanting view. Place your water lily in a sunny spot, away from splashing fountains, ensuring ample space for its roots to grow.
Benefits:
- This hardy variety boasts unique yellow and peach flowers with a charming pink flush.
- New leaves emerge mottled with maroon, transitioning to dark green as they mature.
- Large blooms rise elegantly above the foliage, making a stunning impact in any pond.
Specifications:
- Sun/Shade: Full sun
- Flowering Months: June to September
- Native: No
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Best Growing Season: Summer
- Minimum Depth: 45cm
- Maximum Depth: 90cm
- Minimum Spread: 70cm
- Maximum Spread: 100cm
Helpful Tips:
- Plant in still water, avoiding splashes from fountains.
- Lower the plant gradually, allowing the leaves to stretch toward the surface.
- Remove any dead leaves and flowers during the growing season.
Repotting:
For optimal growth, 1-litre lilies should be potted into a 3-litre or larger mesh basket. Larger varieties, including this 30-litre lily, do not require repotting for 10 to 15 years, making them a low-maintenance choice for pond enthusiasts.
Established in 1965, Anglo Aquatic Plant is a family-owned business dedicated to providing high-quality plants and exceptional service. With our main nursery located in Enfield, just north of London, our experienced team nurtures a wide variety of native and continental aquatic plants. Enjoy our specialized plant shipment service, ensuring your orders arrive in specially designed containers within 2-7 working days, faster during Spring and Summer. We currently deliver to mainland England and Wales.
Please note: As perishable goods, plants and molluscs are excluded from our returns policy unless damaged or incorrect items are received.
Kathleen Green DDS (verified owner) –
I recently bought the Peach Blossom Water Lily, and I’m thrilled with how beautiful it looks in my pond! The peach flowers are stunning and attract so many compliments.
Rachel Burton (verified owner) –
These are some of the best water lily plants for deep ponds I’ve ever had! They grow beautifully and are quite hardy. Highly recommend!
Tara Mayo (verified owner) –
I was looking for cheap aquatic plants for garden ponds, and this water lily exceeded my expectations. It’s a lovely addition and very easy to care for.