🌸 Nymphaea ‘Wanvisa’ – Hardy Water Lily (Pink-Peach Variegated Blooms)

Introduction:
Nymphaea ‘Wanvisa’ is an award-winning hardy water lily hybrid created by renowned hybridizer Dr. Nopchai Charnsilp in Thailand. This exceptional variety captivates with its unique pink-peach mottled petals, often streaked with soft yellow or apricot tones — a natural masterpiece that seems hand-painted. The stunning variegation makes ‘Wanvisa’ one of the most sought-after lilies for collectors and water garden enthusiasts alike.

🌟 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Nymphaea ‘Wanvisa’

• Hybrid Origin: Thailand – introduced by Dr. Nopchai Charnsilp (2010)

• Bloom Color: Brilliant pink to peach with distinctive yellow speckles or streaks

• Leaf Type: Round, mottled green leaves with maroon patterns

• Bloom Size: 4–6 inches in diameter

• Leaf Spread: Approximately 3–5 feet

🌱 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: Full sun (6+ hours daily) encourages best color and frequent blooms

• Water Depth: 12–24 inches (measured from crown to water surface)

• Temperature: Thrives in 70–85°F (21–29°C)

• Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 3–11 (winter-hardy in most regions)

• Nutrient Substrate: Required — prefers rich clay or aquatic soil for optimal flowering

• Can Be Grown Emersed: No, strictly an aquatic species

🪷 Aquascaping & Pond Benefits:

• Creates a stunning centerpiece in ponds or container water gardens

• Blooms prolifically from late spring through fall with ever-changing petal tones

• Provides natural shade and reduces algae growth by limiting sunlight penetration

• Offers shelter and resting spots for koi and goldfish

📦 What You’ll Receive:

Sold as bare-root rhizome ready to plant:

• Sold as one live tuber with a new young leaf to ensure viability and active growth.

• Professionally prepared and inspected for quality before shipping

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Bloom color and variegation may vary depending on lighting, water temperature, and fertilization. Allow the plant time to establish before expecting consistent blooming patterns.

🚫 State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner:

Certain aquatic plants may be restricted or regulated in some U.S. states. Always check your local and state regulations before purchasing or introducing plants into natural waterways. Never release aquarium or pond plants into the wild.

🌿 Planting & Care Guide for Water Garden Plants

Create a thriving, beautiful pond environment by following these easy planting and care steps. For best results, we recommend planting your water lilies in containers rather than directly in the pond bed. This allows for easier maintenance, relocation, and seasonal care.

All water lilies thrive with 8–10 hours of direct sunlight daily and benefit from regular fertilization throughout the growing season.

🌸 Tropical Water Lilies (Day & Night Blooming)

Tropical water lilies are vibrant and rewarding bloomers that thrive in warm water.

• Container Size: Use a pot 12 inches or larger (3–5 gallons recommended).

• Soil: Fill halfway with rich garden soil. Add 2–4 fertilizer tablets, then top off with more soil—leaving about 2 inches of space from the rim.

• Planting: Place the rhizome upright, gently covering the roots while keeping the growing tip above the soil.

• Top Layer: Add 1–2 inches of pea gravel or sand to prevent soil from floating. Keep gravel away from the crown.

• Water Depth: Submerge the pot to about 12 inches.

• Temperature: Wait until the water reaches 70°F (21°C) before planting to prevent dormancy.

• Blooming Season: Late spring through early fall.

🪷 Tip: A larger pot will encourage stronger growth and more abundant blooms.

❄️ Hardy Water Lilies

Hardy lilies grow horizontally and return each year with proper care.

• Container Size: Use a wide, shallow container to accommodate horizontal rhizome growth.

• Planting: Position the rhizome at a 45° angle, near the edge of the pot, with the crown exposed.

• Soil & Fertilizer: Use nutrient-rich soil and 2–4 fertilizer tablets. Cover the top with 1–2 inches of pea gravel or sand.

• Water Depth: Begin with 6 inches of water above the soil and gradually lower to 12–18 inches as the plant matures.

• Planting Season: Early spring.

• Blooming Season: June through September.

• Dormancy: Becomes dormant in winter and regrows in spring.

🌞 Quick Care Tips:

• Use heavy garden soil, not potting mix.

• Avoid burying the crown of lilies.

• Fertilize every 3–4 weeks during active growth.

• Regularly remove yellowing leaves and spent blooms.