Odorata Firecrest Waterlily (Nymphaea odorata ‘Firecrest’)

Odorata Firecrest Waterlily (Nymphaea odorata ‘Firecrest’)

A beautifully fragrant pink waterlily, perfect for smaller ponds and shallow water settings, bringing colour, scent and wildlife benefits throughout the summer.

The Odorata Firecrest Waterlily (Nymphaea odorata ‘Firecrest’) is a stunning and highly desirable variety, known for its vibrant pink blooms and delicate fragrance. Perfectly suited to small and medium ponds, this waterlily is especially well adapted to shallower planting depths, making it a great choice for ponds, patio water features and smaller wildlife ponds.

From June through to September, Firecrest produces star shaped flowers in rich pink tones, often with softer lavender pink inner petals. At the centre, striking orange stamens tipped with red create a beautiful contrast, giving each bloom a unique and eye catching appearance. What really sets this variety apart is its subtle, sweet fragrance, often described as almond like, which adds another sensory layer to your pond.

The foliage begins life with a deep purple tint before maturing into rounded mid green lily pads. These floating leaves spread across the water surface, typically reaching around 50 cm to 90 cm, providing excellent natural shade. This shading helps reduce sunlight penetration, which in turn limits algae growth and contributes to clearer, healthier pond water.

Thanks to its more compact growth habit, Odorata Firecrest is an excellent option where space is limited. It performs best in full sun and still water conditions, so it is important to position it away from fountains or splashing water features. In the right conditions, it will flower freely and provide consistent colour throughout the season.

As well as its visual appeal, this waterlily plays an important role in supporting pond ecosystems. The floating leaves offer shelter for fish and amphibians, while the flowers attract pollinators such as bees. This makes it a fantastic choice for anyone looking to create a balanced and wildlife friendly pond.

Hardy in UK conditions and easy to care for, Odorata Firecrest is a reliable, low maintenance addition that brings colour, fragrance and function together in one compact plant.

🇬🇧 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

• Fragrant pink flowers with unique colour variation
• Ideal for small to medium ponds and shallow depths
• Helps reduce algae through natural shading
• Attracts pollinators and supports pond wildlife
• Compact growth makes it easy to manage
• Long flowering period throughout summer
• Adds both colour and scent to your pond

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Reasons to Buy

• Perfect for smaller ponds and water features
• One of the few fragrant waterlily varieties
• Easy to establish and low maintenance
• Provides excellent coverage without overwhelming the pond
• Enhances both appearance and water quality

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Care Instructions

• Place the basket into the pond with leaves floating on the surface
• Gradually lower to the final planting depth as the plant grows
• Position in full sun for best flowering results
• Avoid placing near splashing water or fountains
• Remove dead leaves and spent blooms 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 Odorata Firecrest 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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