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 "Bull's Eye" tropical water lily, hybridized by Florida Aquatic Nursery in 2009, is a visually striking variety prized for its exceptionally abundant blooms and bright red-fuchsia, star-shaped flowers. These flowers, which reach a diameter of approximately 18 cm (7 inches), rise up to 20 cm (8 inches) above the water's surface, creating a captivating display. The green leaves, which can reach a diameter of approximately 30 cm (12 inches), may feature mottling that enhances their decorative value. The plant, of medium size, occupies an area of about 1-1.5 square meters (10-16 square feet), making it suitable for medium-sized ponds. Blooming extends from June to October, providing a long period of beauty. Like all tropical water lilies, "Bull's Eye" needs full sun to bloom best and water temperatures between 68-86°F (20-30°C). It also requires a substrate of clay soil or a mixture of clay soil and river sand, and regular fertilization with products specifically for aquatic plants. Being non-hardy, it needs to be protected during the winter.
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.
