Nymphaea Ernst Epple Senior is a water lily with exceptionally beautiful large white blooms. The flowers open widely (the lower petals rest on the water surface) and have a spatula-like shape. It blooms abundantly.
Features
* Flower color: white with creamy-white streaks
* Flowers: 10 – 15 cm unique blooms with spatula-shaped petals (unlike the pointed petals of most water lilies), pleasantly fragrant; flowers tend to open widely (lower petals rest on the water) and remain open for a long time
* Leaves: 15 – 25 cm oval, olive green
* Plant spread: 1.5 m2
* Water depth: 50 – 100 cm
* Nymphaea Ernst Epple Senior
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.