A free-flowering hardy waterlily with warm salmon-peach blooms that deepen as they age, held above mottled pads. Compact enough for tubs and small ponds.
At a glance
- Plant type: Aquatic plant
- Mature size: 15 cm H × 1.2 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: wet or boggy ground
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Waterlily 'Colorado'
Nymphaea 'Colorado' is a moderate-growing aquatic plant in the Nymphaeaceae family. It reaches around 15 cm tall and 1.2 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Orange and pink flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Waterlily 'Colorado'
Waterlily 'Colorado' 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 'Colorado' does best in clay soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Waterlily 'Colorado' is adapted to wet or boggy ground. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Prune Waterlily 'Colorado' after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level is moderate maintenance.
Using Waterlily 'Colorado' in the garden
Waterlily 'Colorado' 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
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same wet or boggy ground and subtropical climate as Waterlily 'Colorado'. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Buying Waterlily 'Colorado'
Plant Sale lists Waterlily 'Colorado' as potted plants. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
