Perry's Fire Opal
Best hardy water lily for small pond enthusiasts.
Enhance your water garden with Perry's Fire Opal, a hardy water lily that thrives in smaller ponds. This medium-sized variety, hybridized by Slocum in 1987, features vibrant pink double flowers with a classic peony shape and rich green foliage. Its delightful fragrance adds a sensory dimension to your aquatic display. Known for its ease of care and suitability for compact spaces, Perry's Fire Opal brings dramatic color and scent to any outdoor water feature, making it an excellent choice for hobbyists.
$39.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
408
/ 955
#408 in Aquatic Plants
Price vs Category Average
+115%
Above average
Type
Hardy
/ Hardy
Who it's for
- Cold-climate hobbyists needing resilient plants that survive winter outdoors
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, color-shifting focal points for their water feature
- Pond owners wanting elevated blooms visible from the water's edge
Who should skip it
- Owners of small containers or compact patio water features
- Gardeners with shaded ponds lacking direct, intense sunlight
- Low-maintenance enthusiasts preferring a set-it-and-forget-it aquatic plant
Performance breakdown
Space Efficiency
Perfectly scaled for smaller ponds and compact aquatic environments.
Maintenance Ease
Hardy nature ensures minimal intervention for thriving growth.
Visual Impact
Vibrant pink peony-style blooms provide a striking focal point.
Sensory Appeal
Delightful fragrance adds a sophisticated layer to outdoor water features.
Hardiness
Robust rhizome structure withstands varying outdoor conditions with ease.
Setup Simplicity
Straightforward substrate planting makes installation accessible for hobbyists.
Key Specs
Type
Hardy
Flower Color
Pink
Pad Color
Green
Size
Medium
Hybridizer
Slocum 1987
Plant Form
Rhizome Plant
Substrate Requirement
Rooted in Substrate
CO2 Requirement
No CO2 Required
Features
- Vibrant pink double flowers
- Peony style flower shape
- Delightful fragrance
- Ideal for small pools
- Hardy classification
- Easy care level
- Medium size
What customers say
Consumers consistently praise the exceptional quality and vigor of Perry's Fire Opal upon delivery. Reviewers frequently highlight the plant's stunning aesthetic appeal, noting the intense, fiery orange and red hues that truly live up to the name. The plant establishes quickly and provides reliable, prolific blooming throughout the season, making it a standout feature in water gardens. This robust performance confirms its reputation as a premium aquatic specimen.
Know before you buy
Yes, this variety is specifically recommended for smaller pools and compact spaces due to its medium size. It provides a significant visual impact without overwhelming limited water surface areas.
No, Perry's Fire Opal does not require CO2 supplementation. It is a hardy outdoor plant that thrives in natural pond conditions.
As a rhizome-based plant, it must be rooted in a suitable aquatic substrate. You should plant the rhizome in an aquatic pot filled with heavy garden soil or specialized pond media, then submerge it at the appropriate depth.
It is classified as an easy-care plant, making it ideal for hobbyists. Regular maintenance primarily involves removing spent flowers or yellowing leaves to keep the display tidy and encourage new growth.
Yes, Perry's Fire Opal is known for its delightful fragrance. The peony-shaped pink blooms offer both a visual and sensory experience for your water garden.
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