Perry’s Baby Red Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Perry’s Baby Red’)

Perry’s Baby Red Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Perry’s Baby Red’)

A compact red waterlily with rich, cup shaped blooms and neat floating foliage, perfect for small ponds, patio containers and decorative water features.

Perry’s Baby Red Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Perry’s Baby Red’) is a beautifully compact variety that brings bold colour and elegant form to smaller ponds and container water gardens. Known for its deep red flowers and reliable performance, it is an excellent choice for adding visual impact without overwhelming the space.

This variety produces striking, cup shaped blooms in a rich red tone that stand out vividly against the water surface. The flowers open during the day in sunny conditions and can appear consistently from early summer through to autumn, making it a long flowering and rewarding addition to your pond. Some blooms may carry a light fragrance, further enhancing its appeal.

The foliage consists of medium to dark green floating leaves that provide gentle surface coverage. These leaves help reduce sunlight penetration, which in turn helps limit algae growth and maintain more stable water temperatures. This makes Perry’s Baby Red not just visually attractive, but also beneficial for overall pond health.

With a spread of around 60 cm to 80 cm, this waterlily is perfectly suited to smaller ponds, raised water features, wildlife bowls and patio containers. It offers the beauty of a traditional waterlily without the aggressive growth of larger varieties, making it easy to manage and maintain.

Perry’s Baby Red thrives in still water and performs best in full sun, where it will produce the highest number of blooms. Its compact growth habit also makes it ideal for mixing with other small aquatic plants, helping to create a balanced and layered pond design.

Fully hardy in UK conditions, this waterlily will return year after year with minimal care. It also supports wildlife by providing shade, shelter and resting areas for pollinators and amphibians.

For pond owners looking for a vibrant, compact and easy to grow waterlily, Perry’s Baby Red is an excellent choice that delivers both beauty and function.

🇬🇧 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 provide bold colour
• Compact size ideal for small ponds and containers
• Long flowering period through summer
• Helps reduce algae by shading the water
• Attractive floating foliage
• Supports pollinators and pond wildlife
• Easy to grow and maintain
• Perfect for patio and decorative water features

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Reasons to Buy

• One of the best red dwarf waterlilies available
• Ideal for small garden ponds and container planting
• Adds strong colour contrast to pond surface
• Reliable flowering in sunny conditions
• Low maintenance and beginner friendly

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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 flowering
• Avoid areas with strong currents or splashing water
• Remove yellowing leaves and spent flowers regularly
• Divide every few years if it 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 Perry’s Baby Red 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:

• 1 Litre Basket – usually 11 × 11 × 11cm square; some varieties may be supplied in a 14cm diameter × 10cm round basket
• 2 Litre Basket – usually 17cm diameter × 13cm round or 19 × 19 × 9cm square, depending on the plant

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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