Bob Trickett Nymphaea 'Bob Trickett'

Water lilies are a group of plants containing about 70 known species. They are either tropical or hardy and grow in water 3 inches to 2 foot deep. The spread is variable from 2 foot to about 12 foot. Larger plants need larger water gardens or ponds. Short ones do well growing in containers. They prefer non-moving water without fountains or currents. Most prefer full sun but some will tolerate some shade. The flowers are showy and usually fragrant with showy lily pads for leaves. Viviparous water lilies form plantlets attached to the mother plant.

The large blue flowers of ‘Bob Trickett’ can reach 12” or more and are quite fragrant. It is a profuse bloomer with flowers open mid-morning and remain open until dark in the height of summer. Best for medium to large ponds. Blooms make choice cut flowers.