Charles de Meurville Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Charles de Meurville’)

Charles de Meurville Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Charles de Meurville’)

A bold and striking waterlily with rich ruby red blooms, perfect for creating a dramatic focal point in medium to large garden ponds.

The Charles de Meurville Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Charles de Meurville’) is a powerful and eye catching variety, prized for its large ruby red flowers and strong growth habit. If you are looking to introduce a deep, rich colour into your pond planting scheme, this is an excellent choice that instantly stands out against green foliage and reflective water.

Flowering from June through to September, this waterlily produces bold, star shaped blooms in intense shades of red. The flowers sit beautifully on the surface, opening wide in the sunlight and creating a striking contrast against the dark green lily pads. The vivid colouring adds depth and drama to the pond, making it a fantastic centrepiece in any well designed water feature.

The foliage is equally impressive, with large, glossy green pads that spread across the water’s surface. With a spread of around 100 cm to 150 cm, this is a more vigorous variety, making it ideal for medium to large ponds where it has room to develop fully. These floating leaves provide essential shade, helping to reduce sunlight penetration and limit algae growth, which in turn supports clearer and healthier pond water.

Charles de Meurville thrives in full sun and still water conditions. When positioned correctly, it will reward you with consistent flowering and strong growth throughout the season. As with all waterlilies, calm water is key, so it is best positioned away from fountains or splashing features.

Beyond its ornamental value, this waterlily plays an important role in supporting pond wildlife. The broad leaves offer shelter for fish, helping them feel safe and protected from predators. Amphibians such as frogs and newts use the pads as resting points, while pollinators are attracted to the vibrant flowers.

Hardy and reliable in UK conditions, this variety will return year after year with minimal maintenance. Whether you are upgrading an existing pond or designing a new one, Charles de Meurville offers the perfect balance of bold colour, practical benefits and long lasting performance.

🇬🇧 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

• Large ruby red flowers create a strong visual impact
• Excellent surface coverage helps reduce algae
• Provides shade and shelter for fish and wildlife
• Reliable and free flowering throughout summer
• Ideal for medium to large ponds
• Glossy green foliage enhances overall pond appearance
• Supports pollinators and biodiversity

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Reasons to Buy

• Perfect for creating a bold pond focal point
• Adds depth and contrast to planting schemes
• Easy to grow and low maintenance
• Helps maintain clear and balanced pond water
• Long lasting and hardy in UK climates

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Care Instructions

• Place the basket into the pond with leaves floating on the surface
• Gradually lower to the final depth as the plant establishes
• Position in full sun for best flowering performance
• Avoid splashing water or fountains near the plant
• Remove dead leaves and spent flowers regularly
• Divide every few years to maintain strong growth

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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 Charles de Meurville 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

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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