NymphaeaJames Brydon is a very old water lily that has proven itself over a long period of time. The plant has a very long blooming season.
Features
* Flower color: pink-red double blooms with orange stamens
* Flowers: 10 – 14 cm, cup-shaped, delicately fragrant; each bloom lasts up to 5 days; flowers close in the late evening and reopen in the morning
* Leaves: 15 – 20 cm, round, bronze-green with purple spots; leaf lifespan is about 6 weeks
* Plant spread: 1.5 m2
* Water depth: 30 – 150 cm
* Nymphaea James Brydon is suitable for both small ponds and water-filled containers on a terrace. The plant 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.
