Amazing Water Flowers That Bloom in Ponds and Lakes
Water or aquatic flowers such as Water Lilies or Lotuses are some of the most beautiful in the world.
We saw, inspected, and ranked the best aquatic flowers out there.
In this article, we will reveal the top 7 amazing water flowers that fit perfectly in your lakes and ponds.
Lotus
We found that lotus flowers are some of the most colorful and beautiful plants. These sun-loving summer flowers have a flower color that is white, similar to the Gladstoniana water flower. Its leaves are a little bit smaller and more yellow-colored than the other plants.
Calla Lily
Calla Lilies grace the water garden with their elegant, trumpet-shaped flowers which are very common in China flowers, and lush foliage, ideal for planting at the edge of your waters. They can grow in shade and sun and grow up to 60-90 cm (2-3 ft).
Water Lilies
Water Lilies are part of the Nymphaeaceae family, these are flowers with amazing blooms which are quite coon among water flowers. There are simply to manny types of Water Lilies that's why we decided that we will show you the 4 best Water Lilies that we found and inspected.
Almost Black
The Nymphaea Hybride 'Almost Black' has a very beautiful color that it appears in, an intensive red and black mixture but also pink like the Anna Epple of colors.
Tony Tomocik
This hardy water flower is Winter Hardy and is called Tony Tomocik. The flower has big green leaves and its flowers which bloom in summer are yellow.
Anna Epple
This Nymphaea species, known as Anna Epple, is colored pink with a yellow middle and large green leaves floating in the water. It is a flower used as an ornamental in countries like Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.
Gladstoniana
This Water Lily is a very common aquatic plant, we mostly saw it in shades of white with a yellow middle. This particular species is called Gladstoniana and like the others, it is cultivated as an ornamental plant in parks and on the surface.
Water Hyacinth
The Water Hyacinth has lavender flowers and can be invasive while growing up to 40 cm (16 in) above the water. It's essential to manage its spread to prevent it from overtaking aquatic environments. It has a lush foliage and light green leaves.
Mosaic Flower
The Mosaic Water Flower is notable for its geometrically arranged, reddish foliage and small yellow flowers, creating a living mosaic on the water's surface. This plant likes calm waters and shady to sunny locations.
Water Poppy
Water Poppy spreads quickly and features miniature, poppy-like yellow flowers and a carpet of green over the water. Just like the other water flowers it can grow in shade but also in sun and works best in calm waters.
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Lotus: Nelumbo nucifera | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (ncsu.edu)
Calla Lily: Zantedeschia (Calla Lily) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (ncsu.edu)
Water Lilies general information: Nymphaeaceae - Wikipedia
Aquatic flowers general information: Aquatic plant - Wikipedia, 17 Types of Aquatic Flowers to Grow in Water (thespruce.com)
Almost Black: Nymphaea 'Almost Black' (Hardy Water Lily) (gardenia.net)
Gladstoniana: Nymphaea 'Gladstoniana' | BBC Gardeners World Magazine
Water Hyacinth: Pontederia crassipes (Water Hyacinth) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (ncsu.edu)
Mosaik Flower: Ludwigia sedioides - Wikipedia
Water Poppy: What Is A Water Poppy: Learn About Water Poppy Facts And Cultivation | Gardening Know How
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