Nymphaea ‘Wanvisa’ Pink Water Lily
Winter-Hardy Sprouted Tuber Rhizome
Product Overview
Nymphaea ‘Wanvisa’ is an award-winning hardy water lily noted for its uniquely variegated, multi-hued blooms that blend peachy pinks, soft yellows, apricots, and striated color patterns that vary with light and maturity. It was recognized as Best New Water Lily of the Year (2010) for its striking floral character and robust growth.
This listing includes a healthy, sprouted tuber or rhizome ready for planting in ponds, large containers, or water gardens.
Key Features & Benefits
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Distinctive, multi-colored blooms: Flowers display peachy-pink to soft yellow hues with speckling and striations unique among hardy lilies.
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Winter hardy: Suitable for outdoor ponds in temperate climates; crowns overwinter and re-emerge in spring.
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Vigorous and compact growth: Reliable performer with a spreading habit ideal for medium to large water gardens.
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Attractive floating pads: Leaves are often mottled with green, bronze, and purple tones, adding surface interest even when not in bloom.
Growing Requirements
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Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours daily) promotes the best flowering and color intensity.
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Planting Depth: Rhizomes are planted 6–18″ (15–45 cm) below the water surface, depending on pond depth.
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Soil: Use heavy aquatic planting media; avoid lightweight potting mixes that float or disperse.
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Fertilization: Use aquatic plant fertilizer tablets during the growing season for sustained blooms.
Wanvisa performs well in containers, large tubs, or pond margins and thrives in stable water conditions.
In the Pond
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Shades water and helps suppress algae
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Creates habitat cover for fish and invertebrates
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Offers strong visual impact through repeated summer blooms
Striking, award-winning color. Winter hardy performance. Perfect for ornamental ponds and aquatic landscapes.
