Nymphaea 'Attraction Red' Hardy Lily
Best low-maintenance aquatic plant for beginner pond owners in hot climates.
Enhance your outdoor pond with the Nymphaea 'Attraction Red' Hardy Lily. This classic perennial is a fast-growing, free-flowering variety, perfect for beginners and hot climates. It produces showy, garnet-red blooms with a slight fragrance that are excellent for cutting. Enjoy vibrant color and beauty throughout the summer season with this robust and easy-to-care-for lily, ideal for adding a touch of elegance to your water garden.
$34.83
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
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Category Rank
408
/ 955
#408 in Aquatic Plants
Price vs Category Average
+88%
Above average
Hardiness Zones
311
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Who it's for
- Pond keepers looking for natural algae management solutions
- Gardeners seeking a dramatic focal point for water features
- Pond owners wanting low-maintenance perennial blooms
Who should skip it
- Owners of small patio ponds or limited container gardens
- Gardeners with shaded or low-light pond locations
- People preferring a hands-off, maintenance-free aquatic plant
Performance breakdown
Climate Adaptability
Thrives across a massive range of hardiness zones from three to eleven.
Beginner Friendliness
Robust growth habits make this an ideal choice for novice pond keepers.
Bloom Consistency
Provides reliable, free-flowering garnet color throughout the entire summer season.
Growth Velocity
Rapid development quickly establishes coverage across the water surface.
Maintenance Effort
Requires minimal intervention to maintain health and aesthetic appeal.
Floral Utility
Fragrant blooms perform surprisingly well when harvested for indoor arrangements.
Key Specs
Hardiness Zones
3-11
Color
Green pads/ salmon blooms
Sunlight Requirement
Full sun, at least 6 hours/day
Mature Spread
3-5 feet
Growth Rate
Fast
Water Depth
12-24 inches, up to three feet deep
Packaging
Bare Root
Aquarium Placement
Floating
Features
- Showy garnet-red blooms
- Slightly fragrant flowers
- Suitable for cut flowers
- Performs well in hot weather
- Ideal for beginners
- Fast growth rate
- Blooms all summer
- Classic lily variety
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and reliable growth of the 'Attraction Red' Hardy Lily. Reviewers highlight the robust health of the plants upon arrival, a crucial factor for aquatic species. This initial quality directly contributes to the lily's strong reliability, with many reporting rapid establishment and the expected vibrant red blooms. The ease with which these lilies integrate into pond environments is a recurring positive point, underscoring their excellent value. Buyers appreciate the dependable performance and beautiful results.
Know before you buy
This lily thrives in water depths between 12 and 24 inches. While it can tolerate depths up to three feet, keeping it within the 12-24 inch range ensures optimal growth and blooming.
It is designed specifically for outdoor ponds. Because it is a fast-growing, sun-loving variety, it needs at least six hours of direct sunlight daily to produce its signature garnet-red blooms.
Not at all. The 'Attraction Red' is considered an easy-care plant that is highly resilient, making it an excellent choice for those new to water gardening.
As a mature plant, you can expect a spread of 3 to 5 feet. Be sure to account for this surface coverage when planning your pond layout to ensure the lily has enough room to spread without overcrowding other plants.
This is a hardy variety suitable for zones 3 through 11. It is particularly well-suited for hot climates, where it performs reliably throughout the summer months.
Yes, the blooms are excellent for cutting. Their garnet-red color and slight fragrance make them a beautiful addition to indoor floral displays.
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