Winter Hardy Water Lily - Nymphaea 'Fuchsia Pom Pom'
Best low-maintenance choice for outdoor pond enthusiasts seeking fragrant, hardy blooms.
Enhance your water garden with the Nymphaea ‘Fuchsia Pom Pom’ Winter Hardy Water Lily. This robust perennial offers a spectacular display of vivid, chrysanthemum-shaped blooms with an intense, captivating fragrance. Its attractive bronze-green foliage provides a beautiful contrast, while the plant itself can spread 4 to 5.5 feet once established. Thriving in high light conditions, this moderately free-flowering lily is a hardy, low-maintenance choice, perfect for outdoor ponds and bringing reliable beauty season after season.
$27.44
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Category Rank
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#392 in Aquatic Plants
Price vs Category Average
+48%
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SKU
443574
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Who it's for
- Eco-conscious pond keepers wanting natural, chemical-free algae management
- Gardeners in colder climates seeking low-maintenance perennial aquatic plants
- Pond owners looking for a dramatic, high-impact floral centerpiece
Who should skip it
- Low-effort hobbyists preferring plants that never require maintenance
- Owners of shaded gardens lacking consistent, direct sun exposure
- Keepers of shallow container ponds or small water features
Performance breakdown
Winter Hardiness
Reliably survives harsh seasonal transitions in most outdoor pond environments.
Bloom Aesthetics
Chrysanthemum-shaped flowers offer a unique, high-impact visual texture.
Maintenance Effort
Low-touch growth habit makes this an ideal choice for busy gardeners.
Fragrance Intensity
Strong, captivating scent profile enhances the sensory experience of your pond.
Growth Vigor
Robust spread fills large water features with lush, bronze-green foliage.
Light Adaptability
Strict high-light requirements necessitate careful placement for optimal flowering performance.
Key Specs
SKU
443-574
Spread
4 to 5.5 feet
Foliage Color
Bronze-green
Bloom Shape
Chrysanthemum-shaped
Minimum Order Quantity
3
Light Requirement
High Light
Growth Rate
Moderate
Plant Form
Floating Plant
Features
- Winter hardy perennial for outdoor ponds
- Intensely fragrant, chrysanthemum-shaped blooms
- Attractive bronze-green foliage
- Robust growth habit
- Moderately free-flowering
- Easy care level
- Low maintenance
- High light requirement
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the 'Fuchsia Pom Pom' lily upon arrival, noting the robust health and size of the tubers. The primary theme is reliability; users report successful establishment and vigorous growth, often achieving beautiful blooms quickly. While some minor shipping stress is occasionally mentioned, the plant's hardiness and ability to thrive in various pond environments solidify its reputation as a premium, reliable aquatic centerpiece. This high performance justifies the investment for enthusiasts seeking dependable color.
Know before you buy
Being winter hardy means this lily is capable of surviving freezing temperatures in outdoor ponds, provided the rhizome is kept below the ice line. In colder climates, you may need to ensure your pond is deep enough to prevent the root system from freezing solid.
This variety has a robust growth habit and can spread between 4 and 5.5 feet. You should ensure your pond has enough surface area to accommodate this spread without overcrowding other aquatic plants.
No, this plant does not require CO2 injections. While it is a low-maintenance variety, like most water lilies, it will benefit from periodic aquatic fertilizer tablets placed in the soil to support its moderate flowering rate.
This lily requires high light conditions to thrive and produce its signature chrysanthemum-shaped flowers. Aim for a location in your pond that receives at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
You can propagate the 'Fuchsia Pom Pom' through rhizome division. This is typically done during the repotting process by carefully cutting the rhizome into sections, ensuring each piece has at least one growth point.
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