Nymphaea ‘Inner Light’ is a captivating hardy water lily that brings vibrant color and elegance to any pond or water garden. Renowned for its stunning yellow to apricot blooms and lush foliage, this water lily is an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Key Features:
- Yellow to Apricot Blooms: The flowers of Nymphaea ‘Inner Light’ are a striking yellow to apricot color, adding a beautiful and serene aesthetic to your aquatic environment. The blooms are cup-shaped, making a dramatic statement on the water’s surface.
- Lush Foliage: The plant features broad, green leaves with new growth emerging mottled with purple, providing a striking contrast to the vibrant flowers. The foliage floats gracefully, enhancing the visual appeal of the water garden.
- Long Blooming Season: Nymphaea ‘Inner Light’ is known for its extended blooming period, ensuring your pond is filled with color throughout the growing season.
Optimal Conditions:
- Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal blooming.
- Water Depth: Best planted at a depth of 12 to 36 inches (30-90 cm) in still or slow-moving water.
- Soil Type: Prefers heavy clay or loam soils, typically planted in containers submerged in the pond for best results.
Benefits:
- Aesthetic Appeal: Enhances the visual appeal of any pond with its vibrant yellow to apricot flowers and lush green foliage.
- Wildlife Attraction: Attracts beneficial wildlife such as bees and dragonflies, contributing to a healthy pond ecosystem.
- Fragrant Blooms: The flowers emit a pleasant fragrance, adding an extra sensory delight to your garden.
Care and Maintenance:
- Fertilization: Regular fertilization during the growing season with aquatic plant fertilizer promotes healthy growth and abundant blooming.
- Pruning: Remove yellowing leaves and spent flowers to encourage new growth and maintain plant health.
- Winter Care: As a hardy water lily, Nymphaea ‘Inner Light’ can withstand colder temperatures. Simply lower the container to the deepest part of the pond during winter to protect it from freezing.
Conclusion:
Nymphaea ‘Inner Light’ is a remarkable water lily that brings vibrant color and elegance to any water garden. Its stunning blooms, lush foliage, and ease of care make it a perfect choice for enhancing your aquatic landscape. Add the enchanting Nymphaea ‘Inner Light’ to your pond today and enjoy the continuous beauty it brings to your water garden environment.
- You will get 1 young and freshly harvested water lily tuber
- All of our water lilies tubers/rhizomes have been inspected before ship out and guaranteed they are viable and perfect to grow in a proper pond environment
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR WATER LILY
There are two main types of water lilies, tropical and hardy. The differences between tropical and hardy water lilies are a growing habit. Tropical water lilies don’t do well in winter. Hardy water lilies, on the other hand, can tolerate the cold. Tropical water lilies tubers must be removed from the pond and stored in moist conditions to come back in the future years. In warm climates, they can remain in the pond.