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Nymphaea Darwin

Nymphaea Darwin
Water Lily, Waterlily

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A hardy water lily, with large growth, to be reserved for large ponds and vast bodies of water. Its flowers are double, peony-like, 12 cm wide and overall pink, with beautiful golden stamens. They are slightly fragrant and rise slightly above the surface. The young leaves are born brownish in colour and then become dark green, their rounded lamina is split or entire, with a variable appearance. This variety is suitable for medium to large bodies of water, its rootstock is planted under 40 cm to 1 m of water.
Flower size
12 cm
Height at maturity
20 cm
Spread at maturity
1.50 m
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Damp soil
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to June
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Description

The Nymphaea 'Darwin' is a hardy water lily that develops lush foliage and offers very pretty double flowers, pink and pleasantly fragrant. Flowers that rise slightly above the surface, among large round leaves, with a variable appearance. This vigorously growing variety is suitable for medium to large bodies of water. It is a prolific water lily, with beautiful peony-like flowers, but moderately floriferous.

The hybrid Nymphaea 'Darwin' is a horticultural creation by Latour-Marliac dating back to 1909. It is a aquatic perennial with deciduous foliage that belongs to the Nymphaeaceae family. This plant develops numerous floating leaves measuring 15 to 20 cm in diameter in mature plants, starting from spring. The leaves are round and their sinus is either open two-thirds, completely open, or closed. Some have overlapping lobes. When young, they are brownish and gradually turn dark green. Their hairy petioles are purple underwater and green above. The plant, very vigorous, spreads rapidly up to 1.20 m. Flowering begins in June and continues until late summer. The very double flowers measure 12 cm in diameter and open at the top of a short stem that barely emerges from the water. They are described as follows in Latour-Marliac's 1922 catalog: "Large, very double, fragrant flower, wine-pink, sanded with white, punctate and flamed with dark red; white sepals, striated with bright red; dark orange stamens." They open during the day and close in the evening. Each flower lives for 4 to 5 days before wilting, returning underwater, and being replaced by another flower. 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 varieties of water lilies that are easy, hardy, and floriferous, and above all, ones that are proportionate to your pond. With their perfectly shaped flowers, Nymphaeas are among the most beautiful pond plants. Most of them bloom for weeks, until early autumn. Water lilies are essential aquatic plants for maintaining the balance of a garden pond, as they contribute to water oxygenation. Their leaves floating on the water's surface will provide shade and shelter for your fish, which in turn will 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 produces flowers that are sometimes diurnal, sometimes nocturnal, and occasionally fragrant.

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time June to September
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 12 cm
Fragrance slightly scented

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 20 cm
Spread at maturity 1.50 m
Growth rate fast
Suckering/invasive plant

Botanical data

Genus

Nymphaea

Cultivar

Darwin

Family

Nymphaeaceae

Other common names

Water Lily, Waterlily

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference21232

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Planting and care

The rhizome of the 'Darwin' water lily should be planted from March to June at a depth of 40 cm to 1 m (up to 1.20 m). 

Plant the rhizomes of hardy water lilies in good garden soil, rich in clay or silt and free of stones (never use potting soil, it is too rich and promotes the development of algae). Give them the sunniest spot in the water feature. Space each rhizome at least 1 m apart and plant them by inserting them vertically into the soil up to the collar. In the case of a natural water feature (pond or lake), make sure that the water level remains fairly stable and that the water is neither too acidic nor too alkaline (desired pH between 6.5 and 7.5).

The rhizomes can be planted in a wicker basket or a fine mesh basket that is sunk in the desired location. For classic hardy water lilies, use a pot with a diameter of 40 cm (wider than it is tall). If the bottom is muddy, simply attach a stone to the rhizome and throw the whole thing to the desired location. Never leave the Nymphaea rhizomes exposed to the sun or air to prevent them from drying out; plant them as soon as you receive or purchase them.

If you have fish in your pond, it is preferable to spread a thick layer of large gravel on the surface of the planted pot to deter them from digging into the soil and thus fouling the water. The development of water lilies will be optimal if they are planted in containers suitable for their growth.

Water lilies are hungry plants: distribute a balanced slow-release fertiliser at planting, and then every year at the beginning of the growing season. During the summer, remove excessive leaves that grow in the centre of the clump and keep only the most vigorous ones. Also remove yellowed or stained leaves as well as aquatic weeds that emerge from the surface.

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Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to June

Intended location

Suitable for Pond
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Damp soil, flooded, muddy, submerged in water.

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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