Tropic Sunset (Nymphaea tropic sunset)

 Quick Facts::  Tropic Sunset (Nymphaea tropic sunset)

Care Level:	Easy
Lighting:	Medium
Placement:	Bottom
Maximum Length:	12'
Water Conditions:	70-80 F,  pH 6.1 - 7.5
Propagation:	Viviparous
Coloration:	Orange, Red
Supplements:	Rich Soil
Origin:	Hybrid, Farm Raised

Characteristics
The Tropic Sunset (Nymphaea tropic sunset) is a compact, exciting new tropical waterlily. It is the only viviparous tropical waterlily that exhibits an autumn flower color on the market today. An excellent bloomer, its fragrant flowers have orange-pink tipped petals that are over 6 inches in diameter, blooming well past early frosts. The leaves are green, heavily blotched and large (easily reach 18 inches) and nearly round with wavy edges. Winter hardy in USDA Zones 9 to 11. This Water lilly is ideal for planting in tubs and kettles. 

Water Conditions

70 - 80° F  

pH 6.5 - 7.5

Care

Easily grown in calm water in full sun. Winter hardy to USDA Zone 9, in a pond it can spread up to 6-12 feet. The  'Tropic Sunset' Water Lilly prefers water conditions of 6" to 18" depth. They also thrive in small tubs and kettles in the full sun. Pot in round, shallow, solid containers of 3 gallons or more, in 6"-18" of water. If overwintering is desired, bring plants indoors before first frost to a shallow tub or aquarium in strong light. If your lily is wintered inside, in the spring, set it out in full sun. Keeping it there until the water in the pot is approximately 80°F will get it to bloom sooner. Wait until the leaves have started to grow and the pond temperature is above 70°F before submerging the lily pot back in your pond. This prevents the plant from going into shock. 

Propagation

Propagation is done by  dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets). Best done in early spring to give the plant grow time before preparing for winter.

Colorata (Nymphaea colorata)

 Quick Facts::  Colorata (Nymphaea colorata)

Care Level:	Easy
Lighting:	High
Placement:	Bottom
Maximum Length:	6'
Water Conditions:	70-80 F,  pH 6.1 - 7.5
Propagation:	Rhizone Division
Coloration:	Purple, Blue
Supplements:	Slow Release Tablets
Origin:	East Africa

Characteristics The Colorata Lily is a compact, day blooming tropical lily that is native to tropical East Africa. It was first described by A. Peter in 1928. Its fragrant flower has dark blue to violet color and consists of 4-5 sepals and 13-15 petals. The leaves are solid green on top with bluish violet underside. They measure 8 to 9 inches and can spread between 3 and 6 feet wide but they also adapt to smaller space.  It is a prolific bloomer and does fairly well in the shade. The Colorata Lily is ideal for planting in tubs and kettles. It is also terrific for beginners. This tropical lily will continue to flower even when temperature drops to 65F! Zones 9-11. Water Conditions 70-80° F   pH 6.1-7.5 Care Easily grown in calm water in full sun. Hardy to USDA Zone 9 ,in a pond it can spread up to 6 feet.The Colorata Lily will also thrive in small container gardens such as a half oak barrel or in small tubs and kettles in the full sun. Pot in round, shallow, solid containers of 3 gallons or more, in 6-18" of water. Rhizomes of container-grown plants may be lifted in fall and stored in lidded glass jars of moist sand until spring. If your lily is wintered inside, in the spring, set it out in full sun. Keeping it there until the water in the pot is approximately 80°F will get it to bloom sooner. Wait until the leaves have started to grow and the pond temperature is above 70°F before submerging the lily pot back in your pond. This prevents the plant from going into shock. Propagation Propagation is done by  dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets). Cut 4-5 inch chunks making sure each section contains a bud eye. Replant all divide sections as soon as possible. Best done in early spring to give the plant grow time before preparing for winter.

Chromatella - Nymphaea xmarliacea 'Chromatella'

 Quick Facts::  Nymphaea xmarliacea 'Chromatella'

Care Level:	Easy
Lighting:	Medium
Placement:	Bottom
Maximum Length:	4″
Water Conditions:	45-75 F,  pH 6.1 - 7.5
Propagation:	Rhizone Division
Coloration:	Yellow
Supplements:	Slow Release Tablets
Origin:	Garden Raised

 Common Names::       Golden Cup, Marliac Yellow 

Characteristics
Hybridized in 1877, The Chromatella Lily also known as Golden Cup, and Marliac Yellow, is a slightly scented lily.  Petals are canary yellow with cup-shaped flowers that measure up to 5-1/2" , olive green leaves may grow up to 9". They have splashes of purple that fade with age. It is an early bloomer with a long blooming season. The Chromatella Lily has excellent shade tolerance and may withstand cold weather. 

Water Conditions

45-75° F  

pH 6.1-7.5

Care

Easily grown in calm water in full sun. Winter hardy to USDA Zone 4 as long as the roots do not freeze.The Chromatella Lily will also thrive in small container gardens such as a half oak barrel or in small tubs and kettles in the full sun. Pot in round, shallow, solid containers of 2 gallons or more, in 6-18" of water. Rhizomes of container-grown plants may be lifted in fall after plants die back and stored in a cool location (basement, root cellar or other frost-free area) until spring. If your lily is wintered inside, in the spring, set it out in full sun. Keeping it there until the water in the pot is approximately 80°F will get it to bloom sooner. Wait until the leaves have started to grow and the pond temperature is above 70°F before submerging the lily pot back in your pond. This prevents the plant from going into shock.

Propagation

Propagation is done by division of the root stock. Cut 4-5 inch chunks making sure each section contains a bud eye. Replant all divide sections as soon as possible and do not let the root dry out. Best done in early spring to give the plant grow time before preparing for winter.

Perry's Baby Red (Nymphaea perry's baby red)

 Quick Facts::  Nymphae Perry's Baby Red

Care Level:	Easy
Lighting:	High
Placement:	Bottom
Maximum Length:	4″
Water Conditions:	45-75 F,  pH 6.1 - 7.5
Propagation:	Rhizone Division
Coloration:	Red
Supplements:	Slow Release Tablets
Origin:	Garden Raised

Characteristics
Developed in 1989 by Perry D. Slocum, the Perry's Baby Red Lily is commonly referred to as a "Water Lily" these plants have adapted to living in a total water environment.  'Perry's Baby Red' Water Lily is a pygmy red lily that blooms profusely and is good for small ponds.  This variety has deep red cup-shaped flowers measuring 3 to 3-1/2" with pink sepals and red veins. It has 4.5 to 6 inch green leaves with brown undersides. Plant height varies with depth of pool. The following planting times correspond to each hardiness zone; for Zone 4 plant in mid to late June, Zone 5 plant in early to mid June, Zone 6 plant in late May to early June, Zone 7 plant mid to late May, Zone 8 plant in mid April, Zone 9 plant in early April and for Zone 10 plant March through April. 

Water Conditions

45-75° F  

pH 6.1-7.5

Care

Easily grown in calm water in full sun. Winter hardy to USDA Zone 4 as long as the roots do not freeze.The Perry's Baby Red Lily will also thrive in small container gardens such as a half oak barrel or in small tubs and kettles in the full sun. Pot in round, shallow, solid containers of 2 gallons or more, in 6-18" of water. Rhizomes of container-grown plants may be lifted in fall after plants die back and stored in a cool location (basement, root cellar or other frost-free area) until spring. If your lily is wintered inside, in the spring, set it out in full sun. Keeping it there until the water in the pot is approximately 80°F will get it to bloom sooner. Wait until the leaves have started to grow and the pond temperature is above 70°F before submerging the lily pot back in your pond. This prevents the plant from going into shock.

Propagation

Propagation is done by division of the root stock. Cut 4-5 inch chunks making sure each section contains a bud eye. Replant all divide sections as soon as possible and do not let the root dry out. Best done in early spring to give the plant grow time before preparing for winter.

Sioux - Nymphaea rustica 'Sioux'

 Quick Facts::  Nymphae rustica 'Sioux'

Care Level:	Easy
Lighting:	High
Placement:	Bottom
Maximum Length:	5″
Water Conditions:	45-75 F,  pH 6.1 - 7.5
Propagation:	Rhizone Division
Coloration:	Red, Orange, Yellow
Supplements:	Slow Release Tablets
Origin:	Garden Raised

Characteristics
Developed in 1908 by Joseph B.L. Marliac, the Sioux Lily is a hardy water lily, meaning that it can withstand cooler temperatures. The blooms of this hardy lily vary from peach to pink. The Sioux Lily's flowers form a star-shaped, 3 to 4 inch bloom that has from 19 to 20 petals per flower. These plants will grow horizontally across their potting container. Plant spreads 3 to 5 feet.

Water Conditions      
45 - 75° F
pH 6.1 - 7.5


Care
Easily grown in calm water in full sun. Winter hardy to USDA Zone 4 as long as the roots do not freeze.The Sioux Lily will also thrive in small container gardens such as a half oak barrel or in small tubs and kettles in the full sun. Pot in round, shallow, solid containers of 20 gallons or more, in 2-18" of water. Rhizomes of container-grown plants may be lifted in fall after plants die back and stored in a cool location (basement, root cellar or other frost-free area) until spring. If your lotus is wintered inside, in the spring, set it out  in full sun. Keeping it there until the water in the pot is approximately 80°F will get it to bloom sooner. Wait until the leaves have started to grow and the pond temperature is above 70°F before submerging the lotus pot to your pond. This prevents the plant from going into shock.


Propagation
Propagation is done by division of the root stock. Cut 4-5 inch chunks making sure each section contains a bud eye. Replant all divide sections as soon as possible and do not let the root dry out. Best done in early spring to give the plant grow time before preparing for winter.