Black Princess Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Black Princess’)

Black Princess Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Black Princess’)

A premium dark waterlily with deep crimson blooms and a striking black sheen, perfect for creating a bold and elegant focal point in your pond.

Black Princess Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Black Princess’) is one of the most dramatic and luxurious waterlily varieties available, known for its rich, deep crimson flowers that appear almost black in certain lighting conditions. This stunning plant is ideal for creating a strong focal point in your pond, adding depth, contrast and sophistication to the water’s surface.

The flowers are large, peony style blooms with multiple layers of velvety petals. As they open in full sunlight, the deep red tones intensify, often giving off a near black sheen that makes this variety truly stand out. Flowering reliably from June through to September, Black Princess offers a long season of colour and visual interest.

The foliage complements the blooms perfectly. The floating leaves emerge with subtle bronze tones before maturing into a rich green, sometimes with light mottling. These broad leaves spread across the water surface, providing natural shade that helps reduce sunlight penetration. This plays an important role in controlling algae growth and maintaining a healthier pond environment.

With a spread of around 70 cm to 80 cm, Black Princess is well suited to medium sized ponds or larger garden features. It provides excellent surface coverage without becoming unmanageable, making it a great choice for those looking to combine strong visual impact with practical benefits.

This waterlily thrives in still water and performs best in full sun, where it will produce the darkest flowers and most consistent blooms. As well as its aesthetic appeal, it supports pond wildlife by offering shelter for fish, shade for amphibians and resting areas for pollinators.

Fully hardy in UK conditions, Black Princess will return year after year with minimal maintenance. Its combination of bold colour, elegant form and reliable growth makes it a standout choice for both new and established ponds.

If you are looking to create a truly eye catching feature in your pond, Black Princess Waterlily is an exceptional choice.

🇬🇧 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

• Deep crimson flowers with near black appearance
• Large, peony style blooms for maximum impact
• Long flowering period throughout summer
• Helps reduce algae by shading the water
• Attractive bronze to green foliage
• Creates a strong focal point in any pond
• Supports pollinators and pond wildlife
• Easy to grow and maintain

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Reasons to Buy

• One of the most striking dark waterlilies available
• Ideal for feature planting in ponds
• Adds depth, contrast and elegance
• Reliable flowering in sunny conditions
• Low maintenance and long lasting

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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 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 Black Princess 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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