Type of plant: Tropical
Plant size: Medium
Depth: 30-50 cm.
Flower type and color:
Leaf spread: 1-1,4 meters
Flowering: Free flowering
Characteristics and Comments: The 'Blue Aster' tropical water lily, hybridized by Charles Winch, is an award-winning variety (winner of the IWGS award for Best New Waterlily in 2005) characterized by intense bluish-purple flowers with many extra petals and stamens, giving them a full and lush appearance. The pads (leaves) are mottled with dark purple, adding further visual interest even when the plant is not in bloom. It is a medium to large-sized water lily, suitable for medium to large ponds. Like all tropical water lilies, it requires full sun, water temperatures between 68-86°F (20-30°C), a clay-based substrate, and regular fertilization. It is not frost-hardy and needs winter protection.
For tropical water lilies, adequate fertilization is strongly recommended as they require a lot of nutrients to grow optimally. In the fertilizer section you will find Pondtabbs fertilizer, in the form of small tablets, specifically designed for aquatic plants. This allows for vigorous growth and abundant flowering of the purchased plants.
Tutorial on Planting Tropical Water Lily Plants and Bulbs!
Carefully read the tutorial on growing tropical water lilies before making a purchase!
Bulb: The variety is sold as a bulb, available at any time of the year. What will be shipped is a small/medium bulb, depending on the variety, already sprouting.
Being a tropical plant, it needs adequate temperatures to grow best, and in winter this type of plant should be moved to a place where the temperature does not drop below 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit).
Plant: The variety is sold as a plant, available in spring/summer. What will be shipped is a growing plant of the chosen variety, with roots, which should be planted in a suitable container. Plants are available in limited quantities, pre-orders are required, and they will be shipped when ready.
