‘Andreana’ Hardy Pygmy Water Lily

This hardy water lily is at home in a small to larger water garden pool or tub garden.

Flowers: Cup-shaped brick-red color.
Leaves: Red-brown mottled.

Flower size: 5″-6″.
Height above water: 1″-3″.
Leaves: 3″-4″.
Plant spread: 2′-3′. Spread depends on growing environment.

6+ hrs/day direct sunlight.
Calm water away from the moving water of a cascade or waterfall.
Water Depth: 4″-10″ deep. Start shallow to capture more sun and warmth . Then you can move it to a deeper part of your pond.
New plants should be fertilized with higher nitrogen content to stimulate root growth. Then, higher phosphorous will be beneficial for the blooms.
Trim dead parts to encourage more growth.

Nymphaea x andreana

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