🌺 Nymphaea ‘Mayla’ – Hardy Hybrid Waterlily

Nymphaea ‘Mayla’ is a stunning hardy waterlily cultivar created by renowned hybridizer Kirk Strawn in 1993. A cross between Nymphaea ‘August Koch’ and Nymphaea ‘Crystal’, this hybrid is admired worldwide for its vivid magenta-pink blooms, sweet fragrance, and vigorous growth.

🌟 Key Features

• Origin: Hybrid by Kirk Strawn (1993) – cross of ‘August Koch’ × ‘Crystal’

• Bloom Color: Rich deep pink to magenta with slightly pointed petals for a star-like look

• Fragrance: Sweet, pleasant scent that enhances the garden atmosphere

• Flower Size: Blooms up to 6 inches in diameter

• Leaf Size: Circular green leaves reaching up to 8 inches across

• Growth Habit: Compact yet vigorous, quickly spreading to cover the water surface

🌱 Optimal Growing Conditions

• Lighting: Full sun to partial shade (6+ hours of sun encourages heavy blooming)

• Water Depth: Adaptable – thrives in shallow pools or deeper ponds up to several feet

• Temperature Range: Best in temperate climates; hardy perennial in USDA Zones 4–10

• Fertilization: Feed with aquatic fertilizer tablets monthly during the growing season

🖼️ Pond & Garden Benefits

• 💗 Bold Magenta Accent: Adds striking color to ponds, containers, and water gardens

• 🌊 Compact Form: Perfect for smaller water features and patio ponds

• 🪷 Vigorous Growth: Quickly forms dense foliage, providing shade and natural algae control

• 🌸 Fragrant Blooms: Enhances any garden with sweetly scented flowers

📦 What You’ll Receive

You will receive 1 young, freshly harvested waterlily tuber.

• All tubers/rhizomes are carefully inspected before shipping and guaranteed viable and healthy.

• Note: Photos shown are sample representations. The actual product may vary in size and stage as live plants are seasonal.

⚠️ Disclaimer

Live waterlilies may be shipped in a dormant state depending on the season. With proper planting and care, leaves and blooms will emerge once established in your pond.

🚫 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 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.