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waterlily 'Pygmaea Helvola'

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Pygmaea Helvola' is a miniature water-lily with dark, purple-blotched, rounded floating leaves to 12cm in length, and cupped, fragrant, sulphur-yellow flowers 5cm across, with orange stamens

Scientific classification

Species: waterlily 'Pygmaea Helvola' (Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Helvola')
Genus: Nymphaea
Family: Nymphaeaceae

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Toxicity: Aquatic
Plant type: Up to 10 cm
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Submerged
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of waterlily 'Pygmaea Helvola'

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Culture

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Quick identification of waterlily 'Pygmaea Helvola'

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waterlily 'Pygmaea Helvola' care guide

Shallow permanent submersion in still small pond water
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Shallow permanent submersion in still small pond water

Fertilizing

Miniature aquatic tablet fertilizer monthly warm growing months

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 8-10cm of water; when 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

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