Barbara Dobbins Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Barbara Dobbins’)
| Size | 3 Ltr, 10 Ltr, 30 Ltr |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Water Lily |
| Sun / Shade | Full Sun |
| Flower Colour | Pink, Yellow |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Native to UK | No |
Barbara Dobbins Waterlily is a peach yellow and pink pond plant that offers soft colour, algae control and reliable summer flowering.
Price range: £36.50 through £148.50 (inc VAT)
Barbara Dobbins Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Barbara Dobbins’)
A beautifully soft coloured waterlily with peach yellow blooms flushed with pink, perfect for adding warmth and elegance to medium garden ponds.
Barbara Dobbins Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Barbara Dobbins’) is a stunning and highly desirable variety, known for its unusual colour variations and free flowering nature. This waterlily brings a soft, warm palette to the pond, with blooms that shift between peach, pale yellow and delicate pink tones depending on light and weather conditions.
Flowering from June through to September, Barbara Dobbins produces large, cup shaped blooms that sit gracefully on the water’s surface. Each flower is slightly different, with subtle blends of colour that give the pond a natural, ever changing appearance. The combination of peach and pink hues makes this variety particularly appealing for those looking to create a softer, more elegant pond design.
The foliage adds further visual interest, with rounded lily pads that are often lightly mottled with maroon tones when young, maturing into rich green leaves. These pads spread effectively across the surface, helping to shade the water and reduce sunlight penetration. This natural shading plays a key role in limiting algae growth and maintaining clearer, healthier water conditions.
With a spread of around 70 cm to 100 cm, Barbara Dobbins is well suited to medium sized ponds. It provides a good level of surface coverage without dominating the space, making it an excellent choice for balanced planting schemes. It thrives in still water and performs best in full sun, where flowering will be most abundant.
As well as its ornamental value, this waterlily supports a healthy pond ecosystem. The floating leaves create shaded areas where fish can rest and feel secure, while amphibians such as frogs and newts use them as shelter. The flowers attract pollinators including bees and insects, helping to increase biodiversity around the pond.
Hardy and easy to grow, Barbara Dobbins is a reliable performer that will return year after year. Its unique colouring, consistent flowering and practical benefits make it a standout addition to any garden pond.
🇬🇧 UK-grown aquatic plant: Grown at a dedicated aquatic plant nursery in the South of England and carefully prepared for delivery across the UK.
Key Benefits
- Unique peach yellow flowers with pink flush
- Free flowering throughout the summer
- Helps reduce algae by shading the water
- Improves water clarity and pond balance
- Attractive mottled foliage
- Provides shelter for fish and amphibians
- Supports pollinators and wildlife
- Ideal for medium sized ponds
Reasons to Buy
- Distinctive colour variation not found in standard waterlilies
- Perfect for soft, natural pond designs
- Reliable and easy to grow
- Helps maintain a healthy pond ecosystem
- Excellent balance of beauty and function
Care Instructions
- Place the basket into the pond with leaves floating on the surface
- Gradually lower to the final planting depth as the plant establishes
- Position in full sun for best flowering results
- Avoid placing near fountains or splashing water
- Remove dead leaves and spent flowers regularly
- Divide every few years if needed to maintain growth
Flowering Period
June to September
Size and Growing Conditions
Botanical Name: Nymphaea ‘Barbara Dobbins’
Common Name: Barbara Dobbins Waterlily
Plant Type: Lily
Flower Colour: Pale yellow blushed pink
Spread: 70cm to 100cm
Depth: 45cm to 90cm
Growth Habit: Rooted with floating leaves
Growth Rate: Moderate
Position: Full sun
Water Type: Still or slow-moving water
Hardiness: Fully hardy in UK conditions
Native to the UK: No
Dispatching Your Pond Plants
Your Barbara Dobbins 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:
- 3 Litre Hexagonal Basket – 18 × 18 × 16cm
- 10 Litre Square Basket – 29 × 29 × 19cm
- 30 Litre Square Basket – 40 × 40 × 28cm
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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