Nymphaea Moorei - Waterlily

The Nymphaea 'Moorei' is an old medium-sized, hardy hybrid, always sought after for its abundant soft yellow flowering. It is a water lily with cup-shaped flowers that bloom like stars a few cm above the surface. This bright flowering lasts all summer, beautifully complemented by slightly speckled olive-green leaves. This carefree variety is perfect for medium-sized ponds, ideally planted between 40 and 60 cm below the surface.

The Nymphaea 'Moorei' is also marketed under Nymphaea 'Mooreana'. It was obtained at the Adelaide Botanic Garden in 1885 by cross-breeding two botanical species, Nymphaea alba and N. mexicana. It is an aquatic perennial with deciduous foliage and rhizomes. It belongs to the Nymphaeaceae family. This plant develops numerous floating leaves measuring 12 to 15 cm in diameter starting from spring. The leaves are rounded and have an open V-shaped furrow. They are a fairly dark green colour with some brown spots. The plant spreads over approximately 1 m². Flowering begins in June and continues until September. The flowers measure 10 cm in diameter and are solitary and slightly emergent. They open during the day and close in the evening. The petals are light yellow, and the sepals at the base of the flower are washed with pink. They have a heart filled with yellow stamens. The flowering is followed by the formation of fruits containing numerous seeds. The fruit ripens underwater and releases floating seeds that eventually sink and germinate in the mud. Water lilies are hardy as long as their rhizomes do not freeze in winter. It is essential to ensure that the water does not freeze at the depth where they are planted.

Choose varieties of water lilies that are easy to grow, hardy, floriferous, and above all, those that are proportionate to your pond. Water lilies are among the most beautiful perennial pond plants with their perfectly shaped flowers. Most of them bloom for long weeks until early autumn. Water lilies are essential aquatic plants for maintaining the balance of a garden pond, as they contribute to water oxygenation. Their leaves floating on the water's surface provide shade and shelter for your fish, protecting them from predatory insects such as aphids.

The genus name comes from the Greek nymphaia and the Latin name nymphaea, which means "water lily". The nymphs of Greek and Latin mythology inspired them. Nymphaea produces flowers that are sometimes diurnal, nocturnal, and occasionally fragrant.