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Nymphaea Double Yellow

Nymphaea Double Yellow
Water Lily, Waterlily

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A large water lily that produces double flowers, measuring 14 to 18 cm, in a light yellow colour, slightly fragrant, rising a few cm above the water. Corollas that open quite early in the morning and close quite late in the evening. Its leaves are round, with a slightly open sinus, in a grassy green colour with light brown spots. This variety is suitable for large ponds, its rootstocks are planted at a depth of 60 to 90 cm. The plant is vigorous, but it blooms more under very sunny climates. Its flowers are superb in a bouquet.
Flower size
17 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 'Perry's Double Yellow' is the only variety of hardy yellow and double water lily currently available on the market. It is a large and vigorous plant, although its flowering may vary depending on the climate. Its large and impressive flowers, subtly scented, rise slightly above the water. The leaves of this water lily are round, slightly open, adorned with light brown spots on a fresh green background. This variety, which requires space, is suitable for large bodies of water, with its rhizomes planted at a depth of 60 to 90 cm. Its flowers can be used to make bouquets.

The hybrid water lily 'Perry's Double Yellow' is a horticultural creation by Robert Kirk Strawn (USA) dating back to 1997. It is a aquatic perennial with deciduous foliage that belongs to the Nymphaeaceae family. This plant develops numerous floating leaves measuring 20 to 25 cm in diameter in mature plants, starting from spring. The leaves are round and their sinus is open two-thirds of the way. When young, they are heavily maculated with reddish-brown and gradually turn into grass green while retaining some brownish spots, especially on their undersides. The plant spreads rapidly up to 1.50 m. Flowering usually begins in June and continues until September. The highly double flowers, subtly scented, measure between 15 and 18 cm in diameter. They open solitarily or in small groups, at the top of short reddish-brown peduncles, 7 to 10 cm above the surface. These corollas open earlier than those of other varieties and close later in the day. Their centre is adorned with bright yellow stamens that enhance the translucent yellow of the petals. Each flower lives for 4 to 5 days before withering, 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 rhizomes do 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, water lilies 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 the oxygenation of the water. Their leaves floating on the water's surface 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 produces flowers that are sometimes diurnal, sometimes nocturnal, and occasionally scented.

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time June to September
Inflorescence Double
Flower size 17 cm
Fragrance slightly scented

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour variegated

Plant habit

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

Botanical data

Genus

Nymphaea

Cultivar

Double Yellow

Family

Nymphaeaceae

Other common names

Water Lily, Waterlily

Botanical synonyms

Nymphaea Perry's Double Yellow

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference21235

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Planting and care

The rhizome of the 'Double Yellow' water lily should be planted from March to June at a depth of 60 to 90 cm (up to 1 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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