Dark Red Water Lily
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• Large water lily in a basket
• Mature height: 10 cm
• Planting depth: 10 to 100 cm
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Dark Red Water Lily
• Large water lily in a basket
• Mature height: 10 cm
• Planting depth: 10 to 100 cm
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• Giant water lily in a basket
• 7 plants to combat algae
• Depth: 10 to 100 cm
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Description
Simon van der Velde
Aquatic Plant Grower
Nymphaea Black Princess
Dark red water lilies provide shade that helps prevent algae growth
Wine-red flowerHardySun and shade
Tip from SimonA water lily is both functional and beautiful; its leaves cover the water, provide shade and coolness, and help keep algae in check. Black Princess is almost wine-red—intense and chic. Plant it in a basket with STEP ONE at a depth of -10 cm and water it sparingly; avoid placing it near a fountain. Do not place stones on top of it. Shallower water provides more warmth, leading to faster growth and flowering.
About this product
The Nymphaea Black Princess is no ordinary water lily. With its dark red flowers that grow darker by the day, becoming almost black at the center, it’s a real showstopper. Plant it in the sun, at a depth of 10 to 100 cm, and you’ll not only get a unique water lily, but also less algae in the pond because its large leaves provide natural shade, reduce water heating, and create a sense of calm both underwater and above the water—something to look forward to every day.
What makes this product special
The Black Princess starts out red when it blooms, but as the days go by, it slowly turns almost black. That’s what makes it unique. The flowers bloom from June to September and are sturdy in form, just like the dark green leaves that cover a large portion of the water’s surface. As a result, it offers not only aesthetic appeal but also protection for fish and other pond life. Suitable for both large and smaller ponds, as long as there is enough sun and space.
Quality and origin
This lily is hardy and will last for years. Plant it in a spacious pond basket filled with Pond soil cover it with a layer of gravel to prevent it from washing away. Simply removing old leaves and spent flowers regularly is enough to keep it healthy. It draws its nutrients directly from the water and will naturally grow back as temperatures rise. A plant that asks for little but gives a lot.
Practical Information
Package includes:
• 1x Dark red water lily (Nymphaea Black Princess)
• 1x Professional pond basket (L19xW19xH10 cm)
• 1x Special pond plant clay (800 grams)
• 1x Soil substrate (800 grams)
• 1x Cover gravel (400 grams)
• 1x Aquatic plants (8 grams)
• Includes detailed instructions and pond planting advice
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Lina Berger
The water is finally clear
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No matter what I tried, the water in my pond just wouldn't clear up. After exchanging a few emails, I decided to order this complete kit, though to be honest, I wasn't very confident it would work.
The delivery was in good condition and the plants looked healthy. Not much changed during the first few weeks, but after about a month, the water slowly began to clear up.
Now the pond is really in perfect balance. The plants are growing well, and I can even see frogs among the leaves again. I'm really glad I gave this a try.
Patrick Müller
Plants are growing much better now, and the water is crystal clear
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Last year, I had a landscaper install a plant filter in my swimming pond, and he recommended lava rock and some plants from the local garden center. Unfortunately, it all went wrong; the plants died one by one, and I ended up with an algae infestation.
After contacting vdvelde, I was advised to replace the lava rock with Pond substrate to order some additional plants. Now, a few months later, the plants are growing well, and my filter is finally free of algae.
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I’d been dreaming of having a small pond in my city garden for a while, but it always seemed like such a hassle. I found a complete kit online and decided to take a chance, even though I was skeptical about the quality of plants sent by mail. But to my surprise, everything arrived neatly and securely packaged. In no time at all, I had set up my little pond. To my delight, I saw the first water lily bloom after just two months, and as the icing on the cake, I discovered salamanders in my pond. No idea how they got there, but it just makes it even more fun. Truly a joy!
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After years of accumulation caused by fish, a significant amount of silt had built up in my pond.
At first, I was thinking about getting a pond vacuum, but after talking to customer service, I decided to go with the bottom debris removal kit. I was skeptical, especially since the water got cloudy during the first week. But after a month, the sludge has decreased significantly. No hassle with a vacuum, and a great result!
I’m a fan.
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As plant lovers, we were looking for a sustainable addition to our project. The Water lilies vdvelde turned out to be just what we were looking for. Planting the lilies was also a lot of fun. We had requested different varieties, and that wasn’t a problem at all. The delivery was handled professionally, and everything looked great. Within a week, we already saw leaves emerging above the water, and now several flowers are blooming.
Both we and our client are extremely pleased with the result.
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The service and advice were excellent—much better than at the garden center, where nobody really knows anything.
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