Nymphaea Charlene Strawn is a delightful and resilient hybrid water lily known for its delicate light-yellow blooms. This hardy water lily, a hybrid between Nymphaea mexicana and Nymphaea odorata, stands out for its ability to hold its flowers above the water surface, adding a touch of elegance to any medium to large water garden.

Key Features:

• Delicate Yellow Flowers: Features light-yellow flowers that provide a soft and calming aesthetic to your pond or water garden.
• Hardy Hybrid: Combines the robustness of its parent species, making it a reliable bloomer and over-wintering well in various climates.
• Fragrant Blooms: Emits a subtle fragrance, enhancing the sensory experience of your garden.

Optimal Conditions:

• Sunlight: Prefers full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily, though it can tolerate some shade.
• Water Depth: Best planted in water that is 3 inches to 2 feet deep.
• Soil Type: Thrives in loam or clay soils, often planted in containers submerged in the pond.

Benefits:

• Aesthetic Appeal: Adds a charming and serene touch with its light-yellow flowers held above the water surface.
• Wildlife Attraction: Attracts beneficial wildlife such as bees and provides cover for fish, contributing to a healthy pond ecosystem.
• Versatile Planting: Suitable for both medium and large ponds and water gardens, making it a flexible choice for various aquatic setups.

Care and Maintenance:

• Fertilization: Regular fertilization during the growing season with aquatic plant fertilizers promotes healthy growth and abundant blooming.
• Pruning: Remove yellowing leaves and spent flowers to encourage new growth and maintain plant health.
• Winter Care: This hardy lily overwinters well, requiring minimal protection in colder climates.

Historical and Botanical Notes:

• Hybrid Origin: Developed as a hybrid between two native water lilies, Nymphaea mexicana and Nymphaea odorata.
• Named After: Named ‘Charlene Strawn’ in recognition of its unique qualities and aesthetic appeal.

Conclusion:

Nymphaea Charlene Strawn is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of elegance and tranquility to their water gardens. Its delicate yellow flowers, hardy nature, and ease of care make it a standout feature in any aquatic landscape. Enhance your pond with the beauty of Nymphaea Charlene Strawn and enjoy the serene transformation it brings to your water garden environment.

• You will get 1 young and freshly harvested water lily tuber
• All of our water lilies tubers/rhizomes have been inspected before ship out and guaranteedtheyare viable and perfect to grow in a proper pond environment

PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR WATER LILY

There are two main types of water lilies, tropical and hardy. The differences between tropical and hardy water lilies are a growing habit. Tropical water lilies don’t do well in winter. Hardy water lilies, on the other hand, can tolerate the cold. Tropical water lilies tubers must be removed from the pond and stored in moist conditions to come back in the future years. In warm climates, they can remain in the pond.