Nymphaea 'Midnight' Day Blooming Waterlily
Best choice for pond owners seeking vibrant, fragrant, large-scale floral displays.
The Nymphaea 'Midnight' Day Blooming Waterlily is a stunning perennial for any water garden, featuring deep purple, fragrant flowers with nearly 100 petals that can reach up to 8 inches in diameter. Its bright green lily pads spread to about 4-5 feet across, creating a beautiful display. This variety is a prolific bloomer and non-viviparous, adding vibrant color and a subtle fragrance to your pond. It thrives in full sun and prefers water depths between 12 and 30 inches, making it suitable for Zones 10-11.
$31.04
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a dramatic, sophisticated focal point for their pond
- Pond owners wanting consistent, fragrant blooms all summer long
- Eco-conscious hobbyists looking for natural, chemical-free algae management
Who should skip it
- Cold-climate gardeners unable to provide indoor winter storage
- Low-maintenance enthusiasts who prefer a hands-off planting experience
- Owners of shaded ponds lacking direct, unfiltered sunlight
Performance breakdown
Bloom Impact
Deep purple petals and massive eight-inch diameter create a striking visual centerpiece.
Flowering Consistency
Prolific blooming habits ensure a vibrant display throughout the active season.
Fragrance Profile
Subtle, pleasant scent adds a sensory layer to your water garden.
Growth Coverage
Expansive lily pads provide excellent surface coverage for natural pond shading.
Climate Versatility
Strict zone requirements limit this variety to warmer, tropical environments.
Maintenance Ease
Non-viviparous nature simplifies pond management by preventing unwanted plant propagation.
Key Specs
Zones
10-11
Water Depth
12-30 inches
Spread
4-5 feet
Features
- Deep purple, fragrant flowers
- Flowers reach up to 8" across
- Nearly 100 petals per flower
- Bright green lily pads
- Good bloomer
- Non-viviparous
- Slight fragrance
- Suitable for any size water garden
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Nymphaea 'Midnight' waterlily upon delivery. Reviewers frequently note that the plants arrive robust, well packaged, and ready to thrive, minimizing transplant shock. The primary delight stems from the reliability of the deep, striking 'Midnight' bloom, which reliably transforms ponds. This high level of plant health and dependable performance establishes strong consumer trust and justifies the investment for serious pond enthusiasts.
Know before you buy
This waterlily thrives in water depths between 12 and 30 inches. Ensure the crown of the plant is positioned within this range to encourage optimal growth and flowering.
Yes, the 'Midnight' waterlily is a sun-loving plant. For the best results and the most prolific blooming, place it in an area of your pond that receives full, direct sunlight throughout the day.
The 'Midnight' waterlily has a significant spread of 4 to 5 feet. Make sure your pond has enough surface area to accommodate this growth without overcrowding other aquatic plants.
No, this variety is non-viviparous. It will not produce plantlets from the center of its leaves, meaning it will focus its energy on producing its signature deep purple, multi-petaled flowers.
The Nymphaea 'Midnight' is hardy in Zones 10-11. If you live in a region with colder winters, you will need to move the plant indoors or protect it from freezing temperatures to ensure its survival.
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