James Brydon Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘James Brydon’)

James Brydon Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘James Brydon’)

A striking red waterlily with rich cup shaped blooms and maroon flecked foliage, perfect for adding bold colour and late season interest to your pond.

James Brydon Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘James Brydon’) is a vibrant and reliable variety, well known for its deep red flowers and excellent performance throughout the growing season. This eye catching waterlily is perfect for adding strong colour, structure and ecological benefits to medium sized ponds.

From early summer through to autumn, James Brydon produces rich red, cup shaped flowers that sit proudly on the water’s surface. The blooms are bold and saturated in colour, often described as a deep magenta red, making them stand out beautifully against the surrounding greenery. One of the key advantages of this variety is its extended flowering period, often continuing later into the season than many other waterlilies, helping to keep your pond looking colourful well into autumn.

The foliage adds further visual appeal. The rounded floating leaves are deep green with subtle maroon flecking, giving the plant added interest even when not in bloom. As the leaves spread across the pond surface, they provide essential shade. This helps reduce sunlight penetration, which limits algae growth and supports clearer, healthier water.

With a spread of around 70 cm to 90 cm, James Brydon is well suited to medium sized ponds. It offers a good balance between coverage and control, making it easy to combine with other pond plants without overcrowding the surface.

This waterlily thrives in still water and performs best in full sun, where flowering is most prolific and colours are at their strongest. Once established, it is easy to care for and returns reliably year after year.

Beyond its ornamental value, James Brydon also supports pond wildlife. The floating leaves provide shelter for fish and amphibians, while the flowers attract pollinators such as bees and insects. This makes it a great choice for anyone looking to create a wildlife friendly pond.

If you are looking for a bold red waterlily with a long flowering season and excellent all round performance, James Brydon is a fantastic and dependable 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 red flowers create strong visual impact
• Long flowering period extending into autumn
• Helps reduce algae by shading the pond surface
• Improves water clarity and balance
• Attractive maroon flecked foliage
• Provides shelter for fish and amphibians
• Ideal for medium sized ponds
• Supports pollinators and pond wildlife

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Reasons to Buy

• One of the best red waterlilies for late season colour
• Perfect for adding contrast and depth to your pond
• Reliable and easy to grow
• Enhances both pond appearance and ecosystem
• Great for wildlife friendly ponds

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Care Instructions

• Place the planted basket into the pond with leaves floating on the surface
• Gradually lower to the recommended depth as it establishes
• Position in full sun for best flowering performance
• Avoid strong water movement or splashing
• Remove yellowing leaves and spent flowers regularly
• Divide every few years to maintain healthy growth

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Flowering Period

June to October

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Size and Growing Conditions

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Dispatching Your Pond Plants

Your James Brydon 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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