Nymphaea Chatrat is an unusual variety of water lily. Its blooms are both spherical and star-shaped, composed of numerous narrow petals. The flowers begin blooming in pink – occasionally in a bicolor mix of pink and white – and gradually fade to nearly white as they age.
Features
* Flower color: starts pink (occasionally bicolor pink and white), turning nearly white by the end of blooming
* Bloom shape: spherical and star-like with many narrow petals
* Leaves: large, green with brown speckles
* Water depth: 40–70 cm
* Plant spread: 1.2 m²
* Nymphaea Chatrat prefers a sunny growing spot (at least 5–6 hours of light daily). It blooms from June to September and is well-suited for small ponds or tubs. Removing deadhead blooms and yellowed leaves helps keep the water cleaner.
Planting
Water lilies prefer rich, clay-like soil; sandy bottoms are not suitable for them. In a natural pond, they can be planted directly into the mud at a depth of at least 50 cm, where the bottom does not freeze in winter. If the pond freezes completely during the winter, the water lily should be removed in autumn along with the planting basket and placed in an appropriate wintering location. A dark cellar with low temperature is ideal. The plant should be placed in a water-filled container, its leaves removed, and regularly checked throughout the winter to ensure it has enough water, adding more as needed.