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Red Water Lilies |
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All of the water lilies I sell are young, vigorous
specimens, specially cultivated here in the nursery. |
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| Andreana |
£17.00 |
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| Although not commonly available this is an excellent plant which out
flowers almost all other lilies. The deep red flowers are goblet shaped
and held several inches above the water. The dark green leaves are
covered with reddish brown blotches. |
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- Approximate leaf spread: 90cm (36 inches)
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- Recommended water depth over pot: 15-60cm (6-24 inches)
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| Escarboucle |
£17.00 |
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| This is universally recognised as the classic large red water lily.
Mature blooms are extremely big and very striking. Needs plenty of space to
do it justice. Very free flowering. |
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- Approximate leaf spread: 1.2m-2m (48-78 inches)
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- Recommended water depth over pot: 30-90cm (12-36 inches)
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| Froebeli |
£12.00 |
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| A very popular small variety with wine-red cup-shaped flowers and
almost white sepals. The green leaves have a modest spread making this
lily ideal for almost any pond. Free-flowering. |
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- Approximate leaf spread: 90cm (39 inches)
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- Recommended water depth over pot: 15-60cm (6-24 inches)
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| James Brydon |
£15.00 |
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| Universally recognized as one of the most adaptable lilies growing
well in any size pond, be it a tub or a lake, even in partial shade. The
flowers are carmine red and peony-shaped. Very free-flowering. |
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- Approximate leaf spread: 1-1.2m (39-48 inches)
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- Recommended water depth over pot: 15-90cm (6-36 inches)
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| Laydekeri Fulgens |
£17.00 |
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| The Laydekeri varieties are well know as excellent plants for small
pools and tubs because of their relatively small size and free flowering
nature. Fulgens is the most striking of the group with vivid red
flowers. |
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- Approximate leaf spread: 90cm (36 inches)
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- Recommended water depth over pot: 15-60cm (6-24 inches)
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| Laydekeri Purpurata |
£12.00 |
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| This old favourite is an excellent choice for the small pond or tub
producing a constant display of classic blooms though out the summer.
Free flowering. |
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- Approximate leaf spread: 90cm (36 inches)
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- Recommended water depth over pot: 15-60cm (6-24 inches)
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| Newton |
£17.00 |
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| Another excellent red which is seldom available. Flowers are star-shaped with long thin rosy-red petals, making a very striking plant.
Very free flowering. |
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- Approximate leaf spread: 120cm (48 inches)
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- Recommended water depth over pot: 20-90cm (8-36 inches)
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| Pygmae Rubra |
£12.00 |
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| This miniature lily performs particularly well in tub gardens. It
produces masses of flowers which are a rich pink while the plant is
young, but deepen to almost red as it matures.
Free flowering. |
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- Approximate leaf spread: 75cm (30 inches)
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- Recommended water depth over pot: 15-45cm (6-18 inches)
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| Rembrandt |
£12.00 |
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| A beautiful classic water lily with semi-double blooms of a rich red,
very freely produced all summer long. Always very popular. |
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- Approximate leaf spread: 1-1.2m (36-48 inches)
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- Recommended water depth over pot: 30-90cm (12-36 inches)
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More varieties coming soon |
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