Nymphaea 'Morada Bay' Day Blooming Water Lily
Best tropical water lily for adding vibrant color to small ponds.
Discover the Nymphaea 'Morada Bay', a captivating tropical day-blooming water lily from AZ Gardens. This medium-sized lily is celebrated for its compact yet vigorous growth, ensuring it quickly becomes a focal point in any pond. It boasts prolific blooming, offering a continuous display of deep purple flowers with a unique Dahlia-like shape. Adding to its allure are the distinctively mottled pads, showcasing a fascinating blend of three colors simultaneously. The 'Morada Bay' is an ideal choice for adding vibrant color and lush texture to your water garden.
$26.00
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4.7
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Category Rank
3
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#3 in Aquatic Plants
Price vs Category Average
+40%
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Type
Tropical Day Blooming Water Lily
/ Tropical Day Blooming Water Lily
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a bold, dramatic centerpiece for their pond
- Pond owners wanting consistent, daytime floral displays
- Water feature enthusiasts desiring fragrant, fast-growing foliage
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in cold climates avoiding seasonal plant maintenance
- Owners of small, shallow, or unheated water containers
- Pond keepers preferring low-maintenance plants without pest issues
Performance breakdown
Bloom Frequency
Prolific flowering ensures a consistent, vibrant display throughout the growing season.
Visual Impact
Striking purple blooms and tri-color foliage create an immediate focal point.
Growth Rate
Vigorous development allows for rapid pond coverage and lush texture.
Maintenance Ease
Moderate care requirements suit gardeners comfortable with basic tropical plant upkeep.
Spatial Versatility
Compact sizing makes this lily adaptable to various pond dimensions.
Light Demand
Requires significant sun exposure to maintain optimal health and bloom production.
Key Specs
Type
Tropical Day Blooming Water Lily
Flower Color
Deep Purple
Pad Appearance
Uniquely mottled with three colors
Growth Habit
Vigorous grower
Size Classification
Medium sized water lily
Aquarium Placement
Floating
Growth Rate
Fast
Plant Form
Floating Plant
Features
- Prolific bloomer for continuous color
- Deep purple, Dahlia-shaped flowers
- Unique multi-colored mottled pads
- Vigorous growth for rapid coverage
- Compact size fits various ponds
- Tropical day-blooming variety
- Adds vibrant color and texture
- Easy to care for
What customers say
The 'Morada Bay' water lily earns high marks for its exceptional quality and reliable performance. Consumers consistently report receiving robust, healthy plants that are expertly packaged, ensuring minimal stress upon arrival. The primary insight is its impressive reliability; users find the lily establishes quickly and delivers prolific, vibrant blooms throughout the season. This ease of growth, coupled with the stunning color, makes it a highly valued and dependable choice for water gardeners.
Know before you buy
As a day-blooming variety, the Nymphaea 'Morada Bay' opens its flowers during the morning hours and typically closes them by late afternoon or evening. You can expect to see the deep purple blooms fully displayed throughout the sunniest parts of the day.
This tropical lily requires high light conditions to bloom effectively. For the best results, ensure your pond is in a location that receives at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily.
Yes, its medium size and compact growth habit make it a great fit for a variety of pond sizes. While it is a vigorous grower, it remains manageable and won't overwhelm smaller water features as quickly as larger, giant-leaf varieties.
The 'Morada Bay' is considered a moderate-care plant. You should regularly remove spent flowers and yellowing pads to encourage new growth and keep the water surface clean.
No, this water lily does not require supplemental CO2. It will thrive in a standard outdoor pond environment provided it has adequate sunlight and proper fertilization.
The three-color mottled pattern is a permanent feature of the foliage. These distinct markings provide a unique, textured look that adds visual interest to your pond even when the plant is not in bloom.
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