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Nymphaea Fabiola - Water Lily

Nymphaea Fabiola
Water Lily

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Old French variety (1913), this water lily is hardy. Its significant development makes it suitable for medium to large water bodies. It blooms generously between June and September, offering large, fully double flowers in a stunning intense pink colour with golden-yellow stamens. Its round leaves are a beautiful dark green.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
15 cm
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Damp soil
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Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to June
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Description

Old French creation (1913), Nymphaea 'Fabiola' is a hardy water lily suitable for medium to large-sized bodies of water. Its round leaves elegantly float on the water and are a beautiful dark green. Between June and September, its large, double, and full flowers (up to 12 cm (5 in) in diameter and about 25 petals) are a stunning intense pink with yellow-gold stamens.

Nymphaea 'Fabiola' is a deciduous aquatic perennial with rhizomes. It belongs to the Nymphaeaceae family. It is a hardy hybrid, obtained by cross-breeding various European and North American species, including Nymphaea alba, Nymphaea odorata, and Nymphaea mexicana. Starting from spring, it develops large floating leaves. Some leaves are erect, large, deeply cordate or peltate, entire, sinuate or dentate. The plant will reach a height of 15 cm (6 in) when flowering and will spread up to 100 cm (39 in). Flowering begins in June and continues until autumn. The flowers, with a perfect shape and measuring 10 to 12 cm (4 to 5 in) in diameter, are solitary and float on the water, opening during the day and closing in the evening. Each flower lasts several days. The flowering is followed by the formation of fruits containing numerous seeds. The fruit ripens underwater and releases the floating seeds, which eventually sink and germinate in the mud.

Choose easy and floriferous varieties, especially those that are proportionate in size to your pond. With their spectacular and diverse flowers, Nymphaeas will be the main attraction of your pond planting. Most of them bloom from spring until early autumn. Water lilies are essential for maintaining the proper balance of a garden pond as they contribute to water oxygenation. Their leaves, contrasting with the water surface, provide shade and shelter for your fish, which in turn protect them from predatory insects such as aphids.

The genus name comes from the Greek word nymphaia and the Latin name nymphaea, which means "water lily". They were inspired by the nymphs of Greek and Roman mythology. Nymphaea bears flowers that are sometimes diurnal, sometimes nocturnal, and occasionally fragrant.

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Nymphaea Fabiola - Water Lily (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time June to October
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 10 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 15 cm
Spread at maturity 1 m
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Nymphaea

Cultivar

Fabiola

Family

Nymphaeaceae

Other common names

Water Lily

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference801401

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Planting and care

Hardy water lilies can withstand the harshness of winter if the depth of the pond is at least 50 cm (20 in). They should be planted from March to June at a depth of 30 to 80 cm (12 to 32 in), except for dwarf water lilies, for which 20 cm (8 in) will suffice, and small vine-plants whose rhizomes should initially be submerged only 10 cm (4 in) deep, increasing the depth as the plants grow. Plant the rhizomes in good, stone-free garden soil. (Never use potting soil, as it is too rich and promotes the growth of algae.) Give them the sunniest spot in the water feature. Space each rhizome at least 1.5 m (5 ft) apart and plant them by pushing them vertically into the soil up to the collar.

In the case of a natural water feature (pond or lake), make sure the water level remains fairly stable and that the water is neither too acidic nor too alkaline (desirable pH between 6.5 and 7.5). Rhizomes can be planted in a wicker basket or a fine mesh basket that can be sunk in the desired location. For classic hardy water lilies, use a pot with a diameter of 40 cm (16 in) (wider than it is tall). For shallow ponds, a bowl-like planting is possible, but it will be necessary to overwinter the rhizomes in damp sand protected from frost. If the bottom is muddy, simply attach a stone to the rhizome and throw the whole thing to the desired location.

Never leave Nymphaea rhizomes exposed to the sun or air, in order to prevent them from drying out; plant them immediately upon receipt or purchase. If you have fish in your pond, it is advisable to spread a layer of coarse gravel on the surface of the potted plant to discourage them from digging in the soil and thus dirtying the water. The development of water lilies will be optimal if they are planted in containers adapted for their growth.

Water lilies are heavy feeders: apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser when planting, and then each year at the beginning of the growing season (for example: Osmocote 10-11-18-2 with a duration of 5-6 months). During the summer, remove excessive leaves that emerge in the centre of the clump to keep only the strongest ones. Also remove yellowed or stained leaves, as well as aquatic weeds that emerge from the surface.

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Planting period

Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to June

Intended location

Suitable for Pond
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Damp soil, flooded, muddy

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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