Aurora Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Aurora’)

Aurora Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Aurora’)

A compact colour changing waterlily with blooms that shift from soft yellow to warm copper red, perfect for small ponds, patio containers and decorative water features.

Aurora Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Aurora’) is a truly unique and eye catching dwarf waterlily, prized for its remarkable colour changing flowers and compact growth habit. Ideal for smaller ponds and container water gardens, this variety delivers a constantly evolving display throughout the summer months.

What makes Aurora stand out is its distinctive flowers. Each bloom opens as a soft pale yellow and gradually deepens through shades of peach and orange before maturing into a rich copper red. This means a single plant can display multiple colours at once, creating a vibrant and dynamic look on the pond surface. The star shaped flowers sit just above the water and open in sunlight, offering a long flowering season from early summer through to autumn.

The foliage consists of rounded, mid green floating leaves that provide a natural backdrop to the colourful blooms. These leaves help create gentle surface coverage, reducing sunlight penetration and limiting algae growth. This contributes to a healthier pond environment while also keeping water temperatures more stable.

With a spread of around 70 cm to 90 cm, Aurora is well suited to small to medium sized ponds, patio containers and raised water features. It offers the beauty of a larger waterlily while still remaining manageable, making it a great option for those who want strong visual impact without excessive growth.

Aurora thrives in still water and performs best in full sun, where it will produce the most vibrant colours and the highest number of flowers. Its compact root system makes it easy to position and maintain, and it integrates well into mixed planting schemes with other aquatic plants.

Fully hardy in UK conditions, Aurora Waterlily will return year after year with minimal care. It also supports pond wildlife by providing shade, shelter and resting areas for insects and amphibians.

For pond owners looking for something a little different, Aurora offers a stunning mix of colour, movement and practicality in a compact and easy to grow plant.

🇬🇧 UK-grown aquatic plant: Grown at a dedicated aquatic plant nursery in the South of England and carefully prepared for delivery across the UK.

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Key Benefits

• Unique colour changing flowers from yellow to copper red
• Long flowering season throughout summer
• Compact size ideal for small and medium ponds
• Helps reduce algae by shading the water
• Attractive floating foliage
• Adds dynamic colour variation to pond surface
• Supports pollinators and pond wildlife
• Easy to grow and maintain

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Reasons to Buy

• One of the most visually unique waterlilies available
• Perfect for adding colour variation to your pond
• Ideal for small ponds and container planting
• Reliable flowering in sunny conditions
• Low maintenance and beginner friendly

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Care Instructions

• Place the planted basket into the pond with leaves resting on the surface
• Gradually lower to the recommended depth as it establishes
• Position in full sun for best colour and flowering
• Avoid areas with strong currents or splashing water
• Remove yellowing leaves and spent flowers regularly
• Divide every few years if the plant becomes overcrowded

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Flowering Period

June to September

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Size and Growing Conditions

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Dispatching Your Pond Plants

Your Aurora Waterlily will be carefully packed to protect the foliage and roots during transit.

Orders received by 11am Monday to Wednesday are normally dispatched on the following working day using a next working day courier service. During busy periods, dispatch may occasionally take an extra day.

To avoid plants being held in depots over a weekend, we do not usually dispatch on Fridays. Highlands and Islands orders using a two day service are not normally dispatched on Thursdays.

Available basket sizes:

• 1 Litre Basket – usually 11 × 11 × 11cm square; some varieties may be supplied in a 14cm diameter × 10cm round basket
• 2 Litre Basket – usually 17cm diameter × 13cm round or 19 × 19 × 9cm square, depending on the plant

Planting depth is measured from the top of the aquatic basket to the water surface.

Finofil baskets are manufactured in the UK from 100% recycled plastic and are fully recyclable. Their fine dual-mesh construction helps retain aquatic soil while allowing water and nutrients to reach the roots. Basket shape may vary slightly depending on the plant and supplier availability.

Water lily: This Nymphaea is part of our UK-grown water lily collection.

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