Nymphaea 'Andreana'

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An aquatic perennial with floating, oval, red-mottled, mid-green leaves up to 20cm long, and cup-shaped, red flowers up to 20cm across, with yellow stamens, held clear of the water

Scientific classification

Species: Nymphaea 'Andreana' (Nymphaea 'Andreana')
Genus: Nymphaea
Family: Nymphaeaceae

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Toxicity: Aquatic
Plant type: Up to 10 cm
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Submerged
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Nymphaea 'Andreana'

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Quick identification of Nymphaea 'Andreana'

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Nymphaea 'Andreana' care guide

Keep roots in shallow water or permanently saturated aquatic soil
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Keep roots in shallow water or permanently saturated aquatic soil

Fertilizing

Use aquatic fertilizer lightly during warm active growth season

Pruning

Deadhead, and remove yellow leaves, regularly

Propagation

Propagate by division of rhizomes or offsets in summer, placing pots in shallow water until established

Growing

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 lower the plants to twice the initial planting depth. Feed during the growing season with aquatic fertiliser at the manufacturer's recommended rate. See waterlily cultivation

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