Winter Hardy Water Lily - Nymphaea 'Painted Lady'

It means the plant is a perennial capable of surviving cold temperatures and dormant periods in outdoor ponds. As long as the rhizome is kept below the ice line or in a protected area of your pond, it will return to bloom again the following season.

This variety thrives in high-light conditions. For the best bloom production and healthy foliage, place it in a location that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.

No, this water lily does not require supplemental CO2. While it is an easy-care plant, using a standard aquatic fertilizer tablet pushed into the soil of its container during the growing season will help support more frequent flowering.

You can propagate the 'Painted Lady' through rhizome division. Every few years, remove the plant from its container during the dormant season, cut the rhizome into sections with at least one growth point, and repot them separately.

Yes, the white speckling on the green pads is a natural, permanent feature of this cultivar. It provides consistent visual interest throughout the growing season, even when the plant is not actively flowering.