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Nymphaea 'Peace Lily'

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An aquatic perennial with rounded, green leaves to 25cm across. The slightly lemon-scented flowers start cup-shaped, opening to star-shaped, in shades of pink, yellow, peach and white with yellow inner stamens and pink outer stamens. They stand 5-10cm above the water's surface

Scientific classification

Species: Nymphaea 'Peace Lily' (Nymphaea 'Peace Lily')
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 'Peace Lily'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Nymphaea 'Peace Lily'

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Nymphaea 'Peace Lily' care guide

Roots fully submerged in still freshwater, maintain steady water level
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Roots fully submerged in still freshwater, maintain steady water level

Fertilizing

Slow-release aquatic tablet feed monthly spring through summer time

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

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