Description
A stunning medium-sized water lily with warm peach to soft apricot blooms that gently deepen in colour as they mature. Nymphaea 'Colorado' flowers freely through summer, floating beautifully above rich green lily pads and bringing elegant colour and coverage to the pond surface. A reliable and long-flowering variety, ideal for medium ponds and helping provide shade and shelter for fish.
Position: Full sun
Planting depth: 30–60cm (12–24") from crown to water surface
Spread: 90–120cm
Flowering: June to September
Flower colour: Peach-apricot
Foliage: Rounded green floating leaves
Wildlife friendly: Yes – supports pollinators and pond life
Hardy: Yes**