‘Chromatella’ Hardy Water Lily

The perennial ‘Chromatella’ can be grown in tubs, deck ponds, or backyard water gardens. It is fragrant and brightens up your water display. Bees use the pads to land and access water to drink. The pads shade the water to help prevent algal growth.

Blossoms sit on the water’s surface like a golden cup.
The flower is a rich creamy yellow with a pleasant fragrance.

Flower size: 4″-6″
Height above water: 2″-4″
Fragrant.
Lily pad size: 6″-8″
Plant spread: 3′-5′. Spread depends on growing environment.

2+ hrs/day direct sunlight. Prefers more than 6 hrs of sunlight.
USDA Zone 4-10.

Nymphaea x marliacea ‘Chromatella’

1895, ‘M. Letour-Marliac. of Temple-sur-Lot, France. This is derived
from N. mexicana resulting in a sterile plant.

Award of Merit by the Royal Horticulture Society.