Charles de Meurville Hardy Water Lily will grow to be about 12 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an evegreen perennial, this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round.
This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It is an excellent choice for very wet locations or locations with some standing water. To help this plant achive its best flowering performance, periodically apply a flower-boosting fertilizer from early spring through into the active growing season. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It can be propagated by division; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.
Details
Botanical Name
Nymphaea 'Charles de Meurville'
Common Name
Charles de Meurville Hardy Water Lily
Hardiness Zone
- 3
Appearance
Max Height
5 Feet
Max Spread
5 Feet
Plant Form
- Spreading
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Rose
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
From Early Summer To Early Fall
Moisture
Wet
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Medium
Deer Resistance
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