Bergen Water Gardens Nymphaea Key West

Yes, the color shift is a defining feature. Each bloom lasts for three days, transitioning through a spectrum of yellow, orange, and pink as it matures.

While it is a stunning plant, it is classified as a tropical waterlily. This means it requires warmer water temperatures to thrive and will not survive freezing winters, so you will need to plan for overwintering or treat it as an annual.

Because this variety grows to a medium-to-large size, you should provide ample surface area for the pads to spread. It performs best when it has enough room to fully display its patterned foliage without being crowded by other plants.

Absolutely. Unlike many standard waterlilies that have plain green pads, the Nymphaea Key West features uniquely patterned foliage that provides visual texture and interest even when the plant is between bloom cycles.

As a tropical variety, it cannot tolerate frost. In colder climates, you should lift the tuber from the pond before the first frost, clean it, and store it in a cool, dark, and frost-free environment until the water warms up again in the spring.