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Nymphaea 'Weymouth Red'

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A hardy, compact, free-flowering, aquatic perennial which has rounded dark-green to purple leaves. Large, cup-shaped dark pinkish-red flowers appear from June through to September

Scientific classification

Species: Nymphaea 'Weymouth Red' (Nymphaea 'Weymouth Red')
Genus: Nymphaea
Family: Nymphaeaceae

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Toxicity: Aquatic
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Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Submerged
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Nymphaea 'Weymouth Red'

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Quick identification of Nymphaea 'Weymouth Red'

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Nymphaea 'Weymouth Red' 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. See pond plant propagation

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 50-60cm. See hardy waterlily cultivation for more advice

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