Tricker's Hardy Water Lily
Best vibrant aquatic plant for home pond enthusiasts.
A striking, award-winning aquatic plant that brings bold, sculptural color to any pond. Its fully double fuchsia blooms and broad foliage offer both visual drama and practical benefits like algae suppression and shelter for pond life.
$45.99
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Tricker
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a bold focal point for their backyard ponds
- Northern pond owners needing reliable perennial aquatic plants
- Homeowners wanting consistent color throughout the summer and fall
Who should skip it
- Small container gardeners with limited aquatic surface area
- Property owners with heavily shaded or wooded water features
- Busy hobbyists looking for a zero-maintenance landscaping solution
Performance breakdown
Bloom Visual Impact
The unique pom-pom structure creates a striking, sculptural focal point.
Winter Hardiness
Robust genetics ensure reliable survival through harsh, cold winter seasons.
Algae Suppression
Broad, expansive foliage effectively shades water to naturally inhibit algae.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal intervention once established in a suitable pond environment.
Ecosystem Support
Provides essential, protective cover for fish and beneficial aquatic life.
Sunlight Adaptability
Strict requirement for six-plus hours of direct sun limits placement options.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Nymphaea 'Fuchsia Pom Pom'
Hybridizer
Tony Moore (USA)
Light Requirement
6+ hours direct sunlight
Care Level
Low
Flowering Plant
Yes
Intended Environment
Ponds and water gardens
Awards
2013 First Place IWGS Best New Hardy Waterlily
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