Cape Blue Water Lily (Tropical Blue Water Lily)

Plant tubers in heavy loam aquatic pots submerged 12–18 inches in warm water after temperatures reach 70°F — Cape blue water lily is one of the most spectacularly beautiful aquatic plants for warm-climate water gardens, producing large (6–10 inch), star-shaped flowers in brilliant sky-blue to lavender-blue on tall stems that rise 6–12 inches above the water surface, blooming by day from late spring through fall. Unlike most tropical water lilies, the flowers have an intensely sweet, vanilla-like fragrance and remain open until early afternoon. The large, round, notched floating leaves (12–24 inches across) cover the water surface effectively and provide shade that discourages algae growth and shelters fish and aquatic life. In zone 10–12 the tubers overwinter in the pond; in zone 9 lift and store tubers indoors at 60–65°F over winter. One of the parent species of many popular tropical water lily hybrids and among the finest blue-flowered aquatics available for warm water garden cultivation. Спосіб посадки: Розмноження діленням куща Відстань між рослинами: 36–60 дюймів Висота: 6–12 дюймів

Plant tubers in heavy loam aquatic pots submerged 12–18 inches in warm water after temperatures reach 70°F — Cape blue water lily is one of the most spectacularly beautiful aquatic plants for warm-climate water gardens, producing large (6–10 inch), star-shaped flowers in brilliant sky-blue to lavender-blue on tall stems that rise 6–12 inches above the water surface, blooming by day from late spring through fall. Unlike most tropical water lilies, the flowers have an intensely sweet, vanilla-like fragrance and remain open until early afternoon. The large, round, notched floating leaves (12–24 inches across) cover the water surface effectively and provide shade that discourages algae growth and shelters fish and aquatic life. In zone 10–12 the tubers overwinter in the pond; in zone 9 lift and store tubers indoors at 60–65°F over winter. One of the parent species of many popular tropical water lily hybrids and among the finest blue-flowered aquatics available for warm water garden cultivation. Спосіб посадки: Розмноження діленням куща Відстань між рослинами: 36–60 дюймів Висота: 6–12 дюймів --- Час посадки: 4–8 тижнів spring Plant tubers in aquatic pots filled with heavy garden loam, topped with gravel, and submerged 12–18 inches below the water surface after water temperatures consistently exceed 70°F; Cape blue water lily requires warm water to grow and bloom and will not tolerate water temperatures below 60°F.