fragrant waterlily

fragrant waterlily · Pruning

fragrant waterlily · Nymphaea odorata
Also known as: alligator bonnets; American sweet-scented water lily; pond lily; toad lily; water cabbage; water nymph

Grow in undisturbed water in full sun. Plant in baskets in loamy soil with crowns just below soil surface and covered with pea shingle. Position basket so that it is covered by 15-25cm of water; as the plants establish gradually lower the plants to a depth of 50-60cm. See hardy waterlily cultivation for more advice

Watering: Keep roots in shallow water or permanently saturated aquatic substrateSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed