Panama Pacific Water Lily
Best seasonal choice for pond owners seeking vibrant, prolific floral displays.
The Panama Pacific Water Lily is a captivating aquatic plant featuring deep violet blooms with bright yellow centers, measuring 6-8 inches across. Its saucer-like lily pads are dark green with purple spots and textured edges, adding visual interest. This water lily is known for its prolific blooming, producing multiple flowers from early summer through fall. As an annual, it offers immense beauty and blooms for a single season. It arrives as a bare-root plant, ready for immediate planting in outdoor ponds, contributing to natural water clarity and health.
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Cultivar name
Nymphaea ‘Panama Pacific’
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking rare and vibrant floral accents
- Pond owners wanting long-lasting seasonal color
- Aquatic hobbyists prioritizing natural algae control
Who should skip it
- Gardeners living in regions with freezing winters
- Owners of shaded or cool-water ponds
- Budget-conscious buyers avoiding annual replanting tasks
Performance breakdown
Bloom Prolificacy
Produces multiple vibrant flowers simultaneously throughout the entire growing season.
Visual Impact
Striking violet petals and spotted foliage create a dramatic pond centerpiece.
Water Filtration
Large lily pads naturally shade the water to suppress algae growth.
Planting Ease
Bare-root delivery ensures a straightforward transition into your aquatic environment.
Hardiness Range
Strictly limited to warmer climates, requiring annual replacement in colder regions.
Growth Coverage
Spreads up to six feet to provide substantial surface area coverage.
Key Specs
Cultivar name
Nymphaea ‘Panama Pacific’
Bloom color
Deep purple
Bloom size
6 - 8 in.
Bloom time
Early summer through fall
Plant spread
4 - 6 ft.
Water depth
6 - 24 in.
Light requirement
Full sun
USDA hardiness zone
9+
Features
- Mesmerizing deep violet blooms with bright yellow centers.
- Dark green lily pads with purple spots and textured edges.
- Long blooming season from early summer through fall.
- Produces 5 or more flowers at a time, each lasting 3-4 days.
- Natural source of filtration, improving water clarity and health.
- Arrives bare root and ready to plant.
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Panama Pacific Water Lily by Chalily for its exceptional quality and stunning visual appeal. Many highlight receiving healthy, robust plants that establish quickly and produce vibrant, eye catching blooms. The striking purple blue flowers are frequently mentioned as a significant design highlight, transforming water features into captivating focal points. Enthusiasts appreciate its reliable growth and the consistent beauty it adds to their aquatic gardens, making it a highly valued addition.
Know before you buy
No, this variety is treated as an annual. While it provides a prolific display of blooms from early summer through fall, it will not survive the winter in most climates and will need to be replaced each season.
For optimal growth, plant the Panama Pacific in a water depth of 6 to 24 inches. Ensure the crown of the plant is positioned correctly within your container to allow the pads to reach the surface.
Yes, this water lily thrives in full sun. To achieve the best results and ensure the plant produces its signature deep violet flowers, place it in an area of your pond that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.
The Panama Pacific is a vigorous grower with a spread of 4 to 6 feet. Be sure to account for this footprint when planning your pond layout to prevent overcrowding other aquatic plants.
The plant arrives ready for immediate planting. Simply place the bare-root rhizome into an aquatic planting basket filled with heavy garden soil or specialized aquatic potting media, then submerge it at the recommended depth.
Yes, like many aquatic plants, the Panama Pacific acts as a natural filter. Its root system and lily pads help absorb excess nutrients from the water, which can contribute to improved water clarity and a healthier pond ecosystem.
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