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Nymphaea 'Black Princess'

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An aquatic perennial with oval leaves, up to 25cm across, deep maroon when young, later dark green. peony-shaped, deep red flowers with blackish purple centres, to 15cm across, with yellow stamens, are freely-produced in summer

Scientific classification

Species: Nymphaea 'Black Princess' (Nymphaea 'Black Princess')
Genus: Nymphaea
Family: Nymphaeaceae

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Toxicity: Aquatic
Plant type: Up to 10 cm
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Submerged
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Nymphaea 'Black Princess'

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Culture

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Quick identification of Nymphaea 'Black Princess'

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Nymphaea 'Black Princess' 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, place 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 gradually lower the plants to a depth of 50-70cm. Feed during the growing season with aquatic fertiliser at the manufacturer's recommended rate. See hardy waterlily cultivation for more advice

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