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Nymphaea 'James Brydon'

Family Nymphaeaceae
Plant Type aquatic
Zone USDA:   4a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 5 - 15 cm (2 - 6 in)
Spread 0.6 - 1.5 m (2 - 5 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH neutral

Description The aquatic Nymphaea 'James Brydon' (hardy day-blooming waterlily) produces showy, bright pink, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during late spring. This plant has showy, glossy and coarse textured foliage that is medium green and medium orange in colour.
Typical Uses Annual and pond.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Nymphaea 'James Brydon' tolerates wet sites. This aquatic attracts butterflies to your garden.
Cautions The growth rate of Nymphaea 'James Brydon' (hardy day-blooming waterlily) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout.