Nymphaea Dahlia

The Nymphaea 'Dahlia' is a vigorous variety of hardy water lily recently obtained in Dordogne by Gilles Chaygnaud. It is a nymphaea of large habit , which produces large, particularly double pink flowers, with up to 100 petals. They bloom in abundance, among round leaves, throughout the summer. This variety is suitable for medium to large bodies of water and deep waters. Its rhizome is planted under 50 cm to 1 of water. A prolific and charming variety!

The hybrid Nymphaea 'Dahlia' is a aquatic perennial with deciduous foliage that belongs to the family Nymphaeaceae. This plant develops numerous floating leaves measuring 16 to 20 cm in diameter in a mature plant, starting from spring. The leaves are round and their sinus is open two-thirds, sometimes almost closed. When young, they are bronze in colour and gradually turn olive green. The plant, particularly vigorous, spreads over 1.50 m or more. The generous flowering usually begins in June and continues until late summer. The very double flowers measure 14-16 cm in diameter and float on the water. These corollas open during the day and close in the evening. Their centre is equipped with yellow-orange stamens. Each flower lives for 4 to 5 days before wilting, then it returns underwater and is replaced by another flower. The flowering is followed by the formation of fruits containing numerous seeds. The fruit ripens underwater and releases floating seeds that will eventually sink and germinate in the mud. Water lilies are hardy as long as their rhizome does not freeze in winter. It is important to ensure that the water does not freeze at the depth where they are installed.

Choose easy, hardy, and floriferous varieties of water lilies, and above all, ones that are proportionate to your pond. With their perfectly shaped flowers, Nymphaeas are among the most beautiful perennial pond plants. Most of them bloom for weeks, until early autumn. The water lily is an essential aquatic plant for maintaining the balance of a garden pond, as it contributes to the oxygenation of the water. Its floating leaves provide shade and shelter for your fish, which in turn protect them from predatory insects such as aphids.

The genus name comes from the Greek nymphaia and the Latin name nymphaea, which means "water lily". They were inspired by the nymphs of Greek and Latin mythology. Nymphaea bears flowers that are sometimes diurnal, sometimes nocturnal, and occasionally fragrant.