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Nymphaea 'Joey Tomocik'

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An aquatic perennial with rounded, mid-green leaves, deep purple-red when young. The very fragrant flowers are deep yellow and held up to 20cm above the water. Probably the best of the yellow waterlilies. Flowers from June until September, prolifically

Scientific classification

Species: Nymphaea 'Joey Tomocik' (Nymphaea 'Joey Tomocik')
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 'Joey Tomocik'

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Quick identification of Nymphaea 'Joey Tomocik'

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Nymphaea 'Joey Tomocik' 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 50-70cm. 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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