Nymphaea 'Sunfire' Hardy Lily
Best low-maintenance choice for pond owners seeking vibrant, long-lasting summer color.
Discover the Nymphaea 'Sunfire' Hardy Lily, a vibrant water lily that brings intense color to your pond. Its striking pink to deep pink blooms feature a captivating yellow-orange center, creating a glowing effect. This hardy lily thrives in full sun, offering continuous blooms throughout the summer. Adaptable to zones 3-11, it's a fast-growing, easy-care perennial perfect for enhancing any outdoor aquatic setting with its beauty and impressive spread.
$58.71
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
408
/ 955
#408 in Aquatic Plants
Price vs Category Average
+216%
Above average
Color
Green pads/Pink blooms with Yellow-orangy center
/ Green pads/Pink blooms with Yellow-orangy center
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a vibrant, high-contrast focal point
- Pond owners wanting low-maintenance, reliable perennial blooms
- Pond keepers looking to naturally control algae growth
Who should skip it
- Owners of shaded ponds with limited direct sunlight
- Beginners wanting a plant that requires zero maintenance
- Gardeners looking for simple, flexible planting requirements
Performance breakdown
Bloom Vibrancy
The intense pink and yellow-orange contrast creates a stunning focal point.
Hardiness Range
Exceptional adaptability across zones 3 through 11 ensures reliable seasonal growth.
Growth Rate
Rapid development quickly fills pond surface area for a lush aesthetic.
Maintenance Ease
Low-effort care requirements make this an ideal choice for pond beginners.
Bloom Consistency
Provides a reliable, continuous display of flowers throughout the entire summer.
Environmental Versatility
Thrives in diverse outdoor aquatic settings with minimal specialized equipment needs.
Key Specs
Color
Green pads/Pink blooms with Yellow-orangy center
Sunlight
Full sun, at least 6 hours/day
Zone
Z3-Z11
Flowers
All summer
Spacing
At least 2 feet
Spread
3-5 feet
Growth
Fast
Depth
12-24 inches, underwater
Features
- Vibrant pink and yellow-orange blooms
- Long blooming season
- Hardy and adaptable to various zones
- Fast growth rate
- Thrives in full sun
- Large, striking flowers
- Easy to care for
What customers say
Customers consistently highlight the outstanding quality of the Nymphaea 'Sunfire' lily, often arriving robust and healthy despite shipping. The primary satisfaction driver is the plant's reliability; it establishes quickly and reliably produces the promised vibrant, sunfire colored blooms. Reviewers appreciate the careful packaging, which ensures high viability. This ease of successful planting and the subsequent beautiful display confirm that the product offers excellent value for money, making it a highly recommended addition to any pond.
Know before you buy
For optimal growth, the rhizome should be submerged at a depth of 12 to 24 inches below the water surface.
No CO2 is required for this plant. While it is easy to care for, using an aquatic plant fertilizer tablet pushed into the soil during the growing season will help support its fast growth and continuous blooming.
This is a vigorous grower that will eventually spread between 3 and 5 feet. You should allow at least 2 feet of spacing between this lily and other plants to ensure it has enough room to thrive.
Yes, the 'Sunfire' is a hardy lily adaptable to zones 3 through 11. In very cold climates, ensure the rhizome is deep enough in the pond to remain below the ice line during winter.
To achieve the best flower production, this lily requires full sun, which means at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
You can propagate this plant through rhizome division. This is best done in the spring when you are repotting the plant by carefully separating the rhizome sections.
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