Nymphaea 'Ellisiana'

Nymphaea 'Ellisiana'Nymphaea 'Ellisiana' is a hardy water lily for still ponds and containers, grown under the name Ellisiana. It earns its place because it is popular for a strong red flower on a compact plant. Expect it to be useful when you need colour in a tub, barrel, or small pond. Most gardeners simply call it a water lily. Appearance The foliage of Ellisiana spreads across the surface in a clear patch rather than a messy tangle. Broadly oval pads, often purple

while older growth develops a softer yellow-green appearance

'Chinese Dumpling' is known for its unusual and consistent trap deformity

This Sarracenia × soperi (S

Nymphaea 'Laydekeri Lilacea' suits small to medium ponds where surface shade and wildlife cover are needed

Sap groove in the cutting block helps prevent blade sticking

Many growers comment on the fragrance

developing bold red veins and white areoles as they mature

selected by Laurent Cosnefroy

One season

pallidiflora

but picking up the robustness of S

The mouth is wide and open