A vigorous hardy waterlily bearing large deep garnet-red cup-shaped blooms flecked with white, held just above floating green pads. A classic, reliable choice for medium to large ponds.
At a glance
- Plant type: Aquatic plant
- Mature size: 15 cm H × 1.5 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: wet or boggy ground
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Waterlily 'Attraction'
Nymphaea 'Attraction' is an fast-growing aquatic plant in the Nymphaeaceae family. It reaches around 15 cm tall and 1.5 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Red and white flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Waterlily 'Attraction'
Waterlily 'Attraction' suits subtropical, warm-temperate and cool-temperate climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Waterlily 'Attraction' does best in clay soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Waterlily 'Attraction' is wet or boggy ground. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Waterlily 'Attraction' after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is moderate maintenance.
Using Waterlily 'Attraction' in the garden
Waterlily 'Attraction' earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Waterlily 'Attraction' with other plants that enjoy the same wet or boggy ground and subtropical climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Buying Waterlily 'Attraction'
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