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Nymphaea 'Red Flare'

Family Nymphaeaceae
Plant Type aquatic
Zone
Care Level
Height
Spread 1.5 - 1.8 m (5 - 6 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH neutral

Description The aquatic Nymphaea 'Red Flare' (tropical night-blooming waterlily) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, white and fragrant blossoms. The showy glossy foliage is medium green in colour, coarse in texture and semi-evergreen.
Typical Uses Pond.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Nymphaea 'Red Flare' tolerates wet sites.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Nymphaea 'Red Flare' (tropical night-blooming waterlily) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.