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Nymphaea Celebration

Nymphaea Celebration
Water Lily, Waterlily, Pond Lily

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A hardy water lily, with a medium growth habit, that produces intensely fuchsia pink flowers, highly fragrant, measuring 10cm in diameter. They bloom from June to September. The leaves are almost round, with slightly overlapping lobes at the sinus. Their colour varies, olive green with hints of orange or brown, with a plum underside. This variety is suitable for medium-sized bodies of water and its rootstock should be planted under 20 to 60cm of water.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
20 cm
Spread at maturity
1.50 m
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Damp soil
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to June
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Description

Nymphaea 'Celebration' is a hardy medium-sized water lily that produces many small double flowers in a stunning fuchsia pink colour that exude a very pleasant fragrance. These flowers float on the water among round leaves of varying colours throughout the entire summer season. This variety is suitable for medium-sized bodies of water and should be planted under 20 to 60cm of water. It is a water lily that does not go unnoticed!

The hybrid Nymphaea 'Celebration' is a horticultural creation by Robert Kirk Strawn (USA) dating back to 1999. It is a aquatic perennial with deciduous foliage that belongs to the Nymphaeaceae family. This plant develops numerous floating leaves measuring 12 to 15cm in diameter in mature plants starting from spring. The leaves are almost round, with slightly overlapping lobes at the sinus. Their color varies, ranging from olive green to orange or brown, with a plum underside. The plant spreads up to 80 to 90cm. Flowering usually begins in June and continues until late summer. The flowers, composed of 34 to 36 petals, measure 7.5 to 10cm in diameter and float or slightly emerge from the water. These corollas open during the day and close in the evening. Their centre is adorned with yellow-orange stamens. Each flower lives for 4 to 5 days before wilting, then it returns underwater and is replaced by another flower. 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 rhizome does not freeze in winter. It is important 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, and floriferous, and above all, ones that are proportionate to your pond. With their perfectly shaped flowers, Nymphaeas are among the most beautiful perennial pond plants. Most of them bloom for long weeks, until the beginning of 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, which in turn protect them from predatory insects such as aphids.

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

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time June to September
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 10 cm
Fragrance Very fragrant

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 20 cm
Spread at maturity 1.50 m
Growth rate normal
Suckering/invasive plant

Botanical data

Genus

Nymphaea

Cultivar

Celebration

Family

Nymphaeaceae

Other common names

Water Lily, Waterlily, Pond Lily

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference21225

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Planting and care

The rhizome of the 'Celebration' water lily should be planted from March to June at a depth of 20 to 60cm below the surface. Plant the rhizomes of hardy water lilies in good garden soil, rich in clay and free from stones (never use potting soil, as it is too rich and promotes algae growth). Give them the sunniest spot in the water feature. Space each rhizome at least 1m apart and plant them by inserting them vertically into the soil up to the collar. In the case of a natural water feature (pond or lake), make sure that the water level remains fairly stable and that the water is neither too acidic nor too alkaline (desired pH between 6.5 and 7.5).

The rhizomes 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 with a diameter of 40cm (wider than it is tall). If the bottom is muddy, simply attach a stone to the rhizome and throw the whole thing to the desired location. Never leave the Nymphaea rhizomes exposed to the sun or air to prevent them from drying out; plant them as soon as you receive or purchase them.

If you have fish in your pond, it is preferable to spread a thick layer of large gravel on the surface of the planted pot to deter them from digging into the soil and thus fouling the water. The growth of the water lilies will be optimal if they are planted in containers suitable for their growth.

Water lilies are hungry plants: distribute a balanced slow-release fertilizer 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 any leaves that grow in excessive numbers in the centre of the clump, keeping only the most vigorous ones. Also remove any yellowed or stained leaves, as well as emerging aquatic "weeds".

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Planting period

Best planting time March to April
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
Planting density 1 per m2
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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