Nymphaea Denver is a compact water lily with beautiful flowers. Its creamy, pink-tinted blooms are spherical-shaped. Like most of Strawn’s water lilies, its flowers rise a few inches above the water surface, making them even more prized. The plant is very vigorous and suitable for both medium and large ponds. The leaves are olive green with prominent brown spots – similar to varieties with yellow flowers.
Features
* Flower color: creamy with a pink tint
* Flowers: 12 cm, spherical-shaped with rounded petals
* Leaves: 14 – 20 cm, olive green with prominent brown spots
* Water depth: 40 – 100 cm
* Plant spread: up to 2 m²
* Nymphaea Denver 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.