Joey Tomocik Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Joey Tomocik’)

Joey Tomocik Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Joey Tomocik’)

A bright yellow flowering waterlily with abundant blooms that rise above the surface, perfect for adding colour, shade and wildlife value to medium and large ponds.

Joey Tomocik Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Joey Tomocik’) is a vibrant and free flowering variety, widely admired for its rich yellow blooms and strong garden performance. This reliable waterlily is an excellent choice for pond owners looking to introduce bold colour while also improving water quality and supporting pond life.

Throughout the summer months, Joey Tomocik produces a steady display of deep yellow, cup shaped flowers that stand slightly above the water’s surface. This upright flowering habit gives the plant added presence, making it a real focal point in the pond. The bright yellow tones create a cheerful and eye catching display that contrasts beautifully with the surrounding greenery.

The foliage develops into a spread of rounded, mid green lily pads that provide excellent surface coverage. When young, the leaves often emerge with a subtle purple red tint before maturing to a rich green. These floating leaves play an important role in shading the water, helping to reduce sunlight penetration and naturally limit algae growth. This contributes to clearer water and a more balanced pond environment.

With a spread of around 75 cm to 100 cm, Joey Tomocik is well suited to medium and larger ponds where it has space to establish. It offers a good balance between coverage and control, making it easy to manage while still delivering strong visual impact.

This waterlily thrives in full sun and still water conditions, where it will produce the most prolific flowering. Once established, it is low maintenance and will return year after year, providing consistent colour and performance.

In addition to its ornamental value, Joey Tomocik supports a healthy pond ecosystem. The flowers attract pollinators such as bees and insects, while the leaves provide shelter and resting spots for fish, frogs and other aquatic wildlife.

If you are looking for a bright, dependable and easy to grow waterlily that enhances both the appearance and health of your pond, Joey Tomocik is an excellent 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

• Bright yellow flowers create a bold pond feature
• Flowers rise above the water for added visual impact
• Helps reduce algae by shading the pond surface
• Improves water clarity and overall pond balance
• Provides shelter for fish and amphibians
• Attracts pollinators and supports biodiversity
• Reliable and prolific flowering variety
• Suitable for medium to large ponds

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Reasons to Buy

• One of the best yellow waterlilies for strong colour
• Ideal for creating a focal point in your pond
• Enhances both pond health and appearance
• Easy to grow and maintain
• Long lasting and dependable performer

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Care Instructions

• Place the planted basket into the pond with leaves floating on the surface
• Gradually lower to the correct 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 to maintain healthy 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 Joey Tomocik 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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