Nymphaea ‘Marliacea Chromatella’ – Hardy Yellow Waterlily

Free‑Flowering Aquatic Perennial

🌿 Product Overview

Nymphaea ‘Marliacea Chromatella’ is a classic, award‑winning hardy waterlily producing soft primrose‑yellow blooms from late spring to early autumn. Its star‑shaped flowers sit above attractive mottled green leaves, creating a bright, elegant focal point in any pond.

This is a strong, well‑rooted waterlily ready to establish quickly and flower reliably.

⭐ Key Features & Benefits

• Soft yellow star‑shaped blooms from May to September
• Hardy waterlily suitable for UK climates
• Excellent for wildlife, providing shade and shelter for fish and amphibians
• Ideal for small to medium ponds
• Free‑flowering, reliable, and long‑lived
• Attractive mottled foliage adds interest even when not in bloom

🌱 Planting & Position

• Light: Full sun for best flowering
• Depth: 30–60 cm of water above the crown
• Ideal for: Wildlife ponds, ornamental ponds, naturalistic planting
• Container: Plant in aquatic baskets with heavy loam or aquatic compost

🌼 Growth & Habit

• Flower size: 10–15 cm
• Leaf spread: 60–90 cm
• Habit: Free‑flowering, compact, well‑behaved
• Flowering: May–September
• Growth rate: Moderate

🛠️ Care & Maintenance

• Plant in a sturdy aquatic basket with heavy loam
• Submerge gradually to final depth as new leaves grow
• Remove old leaves and spent flowers to keep the plant tidy
• Very hardy and dependable year after year

📦 What You Receive

• 1 × Nymphaea ‘Marliacea Chromatella’
• Supplied as a strong, healthy, well‑rooted waterlily
• Ready for immediate planting into aquatic baskets

🌿 Suggested Companion Plants

• Orontium aquaticum — golden club for architectural foliage
• Aponogeton distachyos — fragrant white flowers in spring and autumn
• Nymphoides peltata — floating yellow fringed blooms
• Pontederia lanceolata — upright blue flower spikes for contrast
• Hippuris vulgaris — oxygenating, structural, and wildlife‑friendly

❓ FAQ

Is ‘Marliacea Chromatella’ hardy.
Yes — fully hardy in the UK.

What pond size is it suitable for.
Small to medium ponds due to its compact spread.

How deep should I plant it.
30–60 cm of water above the crown.

Does it help wildlife.
Yes — lilies provide shade, shelter, and landing pads for insects.