Tropical Day Blooming Water Lily- Nymphaea ‘Key West’
Best vibrant aquatic addition for outdoor pond enthusiasts.
Introduce vibrant color to your water features with the Nymphaea ‘Key West’ Tropical Day Blooming Water Lily. This exquisite aquatic plant showcases stunning purple petals with striking bright yellow centers, creating a captivating focal point in any pond. Its day-blooming nature ensures a beautiful display of color throughout the sunlit hours. Az Gardens offers this unique variety, perfect for enhancing the aesthetic of your outdoor pond. Please note a minimum purchase of three units is required for optimal establishment and enjoyment.
$29.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
408
/ 955
#408 in Aquatic Plants
Price vs Category Average
+56%
Above average
SKU
169430622
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Who it's for
- Sensory garden enthusiasts looking for fragrant aquatic blooms
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, high-impact colors for their water features
- Pond owners wanting a dramatic, long-lasting floral display
Who should skip it
- Owners of shaded ponds with limited direct sunlight
- Gardeners in colder climates avoiding seasonal plant maintenance
- Low-maintenance hobbyists preferring hands-off aquatic plant care
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Vibrant purple and yellow contrast creates an immediate, high-end focal point.
Bloom Consistency
Reliable day-blooming cycle ensures your pond stays colorful during sunlit hours.
Light Requirements
Demands high light exposure to maintain peak health and flower production.
Establishment Ease
Minimum three-unit requirement promotes faster, more stable growth in outdoor ponds.
Pond Integration
Floating form factor provides a natural, effortless aesthetic for water features.
Climate Sensitivity
Tropical nature requires careful temperature management for long-term survival.
Key Specs
SKU
1694-3062-2
Minimum Quantity
3 units
Plant Form
Floating Plant
Aquarium Placement
Floating
Substrate Requirement
Floating
Light Requirement
High Light
Intended Environment
Outdoor Pond
Salinity Tolerance
Freshwater
Features
- Day blooming for continuous color
- Striking purple and yellow blooms
- Enhances pond aesthetics
- Ideal for outdoor ponds
- Tropical water lily variety
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Nymphaea ‘Key West’ upon delivery. Reviewers frequently note that the lilies arrive healthy, well packaged, and ready for immediate planting, establishing quickly in ponds and water features. The primary delight centers on the reliability of the vibrant, tropical blooms. Consumers appreciate the plant's robust nature and its ability to produce the promised striking yellow and pink flowers throughout the season, confirming its strong value proposition for aquatic gardeners seeking dependable color.
Know before you buy
Purchasing three units ensures a more immediate visual impact and helps the plants establish a healthy, balanced colony in your pond environment more effectively than a single specimen.
As a floating plant, this variety does not require a traditional substrate. It is designed to float on the water's surface, absorbing nutrients directly from the pond water.
This variety has high light requirements. For the best results and continuous day-blooming, ensure your pond is located in an area that receives full, direct sunlight throughout the day.
No, this plant is specifically intended for outdoor ponds. It requires the intense, natural light levels of an outdoor environment to thrive and produce its signature purple and yellow blooms.
No, the Nymphaea ‘Key West’ is strictly a freshwater plant. It will not tolerate salinity and should only be placed in freshwater pond environments.
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