Nymphaea 'Pink Pearl' (Tropical Water Lily)
Water Lily 'Pink Pearl', Tropical Nymphaea
Nymphaea 'Pink Pearl' (Water Lily) is a day-blooming aquatic perennial boasting nearly rounded deep green leaves, up to 10 in. (25 cm). Floating on the surface of the water, they create a lovely backdrop for the large, pleasantly fragrant, cup-shaped flowers, 7-8 in. across (17-20 cm). Each blossom features up to 40-42 silvery pink pointed petals and a pure white throat. Blooming profusely from early summer to early fall, Pink Pearl is a tropical nymphaea that is nonviviparous and perfect for all ponds and large tub gardens.
- Grows up to 6-12 in. tall (15-30 cm) and 4-5 ft. wide (120-150 cm).
- Performs best in full sun in undisturbed water . Appreciates some part shade in hot summer areas where daytime temperatures reach 100ºF (35ºC). Needs protection from wind.
- Plant tubers in spring, with the crown slightly above the soil surface, after the water temperature has warmed to about 70ºF (20ºC). Feed every 2-3 weeks with a proprietary aquatic fertilizer.
- Deadhead and remove yellow leaves regularly.
- No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for water-lily beetle, water lily aphid, brown china-mark moth, false leaf-mining midge, crown rot, brown spot and water lily leaf spot.
- Native to tropical East Africa. It was first described by A. Peter in 1928.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 9
– 11 |
---|---|
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Aquatic Plants |
Plant Family | Nymphaea - Water Lilies |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 6" – 1' (15cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm) |
Spacing | 48" – 60" (120cm – 150cm) |
Water Needs | High |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Poorly Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
Garden Uses | Ponds and Streams, Water Gardens |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 9
– 11 |
---|---|
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Aquatic Plants |
Plant Family | Nymphaea - Water Lilies |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 6" – 1' (15cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm) |
Spacing | 48" – 60" (120cm – 150cm) |
Water Needs | High |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Poorly Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
Garden Uses | Ponds and Streams, Water Gardens |