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Nymphaea Joey Tomocik - Water Lily
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The French hybrid (1929) Nymphaea Colonel A.J Welch is a hardy, very vigorous water lily suitable for medium to large, deep ponds (up to 1.5m (5ft)). Between June and September, its flowers open in a cup shape and then bloom into a star shape (up to 15cm (6in) in diameter with approximately 23 petals). They are light yellow harmonizing with the golden yellow stamens. Its many dark green leaves are marbled with bronze and marked with brownish-purple when young.
Nymphea 'Colonel A.J. Welch' is a deciduous aquatic perennial with rhizomes belonging to the Nymphaeaceae family. It is a hardy hybrid obtained through cross-breeding various European and North American species, including Nymphaea alba, Nymphaea odorata, and Nymphaea mexicana. It develops large floating, deeply heart-shaped, entire, wavy-edged or toothed leaves, some of which stand erect. The plant will reach 20cm (8in) high, flowering fairly well from June until autumn and spreading at least 150cm (59in). The large, perfectly shaped, very double flowers 18cm (7in) in diameter are solitary, floating, open during the day and closed at night. They are a very bright pale yellow with golden yellow stamens. The flowers are followed by fruits containing numerous seeds. The fruit ripens underwater and releases floating seeds, which will eventually sink and germinate in the mud.
Choose easy, well-flowered varieties, the right size for your pond. Water Lilies will be the main attraction of your pond with their spectacular flowers. Most of them bloom from spring until early autumn. Water lilies are essential for maintaining the balance of a garden pond as they contribute to water oxygenation and their leaves will provide shade and shelter for your fish, which in turn protect the lilies from predatory insects such as aphids.
The genus name comes from the Greek "nymphaia" and the Latin "nymphaea", which mean "water lily". They were inspired by the nymphs of Greek and Latin mythology. Some Nymphaeas produce flowers that open in the day, some at night, and occasionally they are fragrant.
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Hardy water lilies can withstand winter if the depth of the pond is at least 50 cm (20in). Nymphaea 'Colonel A.J Welch' should be planted from March to June at a depth of 40 to 150 cm (16 to 59in). Plant the rootstocks of hardy water lilies in a good, stone-free garden soil (never use potting soil, as it is too rich and promotes algae growth). Give them the sunniest spot in your pond. Space at least 1.50 m (5ft) apart and plant them by pushing them down into the soil up to the collar. In 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 chalky (desired pH between 6.5 and 7.5). The rootstocks can be planted in a wicker basket or a fine mesh basket that is sunk in the desired location. For classic hardy water lilies, use a pot 40 cm (16in) wide (wider than it is tall). If the bottom is muddy, simply attach a stone to the rootstock and throw the whole thing in at the desired location. Never leave Nymphaea rootstocks exposed to the sun or air; plant them as soon as you receive or purchase them. If you have fish in your pond, spread a thick layer of large gravel on the surface of the potted plant to discourage them from digging in the soil and dirtying the water. Water lilies will grow best if they are planted in containers suitable for their growth. Water lilies are hungry plants: distribute a balanced slow-release fertiliser at planting, and then every 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 from the centre of the clump and keep only the strongest ones. Also remove any yellowed or stained leaves, as well as roots that emerge from the surface.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
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The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.