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waterlily 'Laydekeri Lilacea'

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Laydekeri Lilacea' is an aquatic perennial with rounded, mid-green leaves up to 10cm across. The fragrant, cup-shaped flowers are 6cm across, lilac-pink with the outer petals fading to white

Scientific classification

Species: waterlily 'Laydekeri Lilacea' (Nymphaea 'Laydekeri Lilacea')
Genus: Nymphaea
Family: Nymphaeaceae

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Toxicity: Aquatic
Plant type: Up to 10 cm
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Submerged
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of waterlily 'Laydekeri Lilacea'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of waterlily 'Laydekeri Lilacea'

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waterlily 'Laydekeri Lilacea' care guide

Keep roots in shallow water or permanently saturated aquatic substrate
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Keep roots in shallow water or permanently saturated aquatic substrate

Fertilizing

Aquatic plant feed used 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 15-25 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 waterlily cultivation

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