Tropical Water Lily 'Avalanche' (Light Blue) (Nymphaea 'Avalanche') – 6" Pot
Add a serene, icy touch to your pondscape with Nymphaea 'Avalanche', a tropical water lily known for its stunning light blue blooms and captivating fragrance. These large, star-shaped flowers float gracefully on the surface, framed by bronze-green lily pads that offer a beautiful contrast. A prolific bloomer during warm months, 'Avalanche' brings vibrant energy and elegance to any water garden.
Why You’ll Love It:
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Pale blue, star-shaped blooms with a subtle fragrance
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Blooms daily throughout the summer with proper warmth and light
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Perfect for tropical pondscapes or containers in sunny spots
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Stunning contrast between flowers and deep green lily pads
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Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
Plant Care Tips:
☀️ Light: Requires full sun (6+ hours daily) for abundant blooming
💧 Water Depth: Plant 6–18 inches below water surface; best suited to warm water
🌱 Soil: Use heavy loam or aquatic planting media in a mesh basket
🌡 Temperature: Thrives in water temperatures of 70°F–85°F (21°C–29°C); not hardy in cold climates
✂️ Maintenance: Remove spent blooms and yellowing leaves to encourage continuous flowering
🍽 Feeding: Use slow-release aquatic fertilizer tablets every 4–6 weeks during the growing season
🌸 Propagation: Propagated through tuber division; store indoors over winter in colder zones
⚠️ Toxicity: Non-toxic; safe for fish and aquatic life
