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Nymphaea 'Almost Black'

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An aquatic perennial with rounded leaves which are bronze when young, later dark green, deep red double flowers to 20cm across

Scientific classification

Species: Nymphaea 'Almost Black' (Nymphaea 'Almost Black')
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 'Almost Black'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Nymphaea 'Almost Black'

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Nymphaea 'Almost Black' care guide

Roots stay fully submerged in shallow still pond water year-round
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Roots stay fully submerged in shallow still pond water year-round

Fertilizing

Specialized aquatic plant tablet fertilizer placed monthly in water

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 15-25 cm of water, as the plants establish lower the plants to twice the initial planting depth. Feed during the growing season with a proprietary aquatic fertiliser at the manufacturer's recommended rate. See pond plants for further advice

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