Purple Fantasy Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Purple Fantasy’)

Purple Fantasy Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Purple Fantasy’)

The UK’s only hardy purple waterlily, producing striking violet blooms that bring a truly unique look to any garden pond.

The Purple Fantasy Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Purple Fantasy’) is a truly exceptional variety and one of the most sought after pond plants available in the UK. Unlike most purple waterlilies, which are typically tropical and unsuitable for UK climates, this is a fully hardy variety. That makes it incredibly special, offering a rich purple bloom that can survive and thrive year after year in British ponds.

Flowering from June through to September, Purple Fantasy produces bold, star shaped blooms in deep violet purple tones, each centred with a bright golden yellow core. The flowers sit proudly above the water’s surface, creating a striking contrast against the surrounding foliage and making this variety an instant focal point.

As the plant develops, its leaves emerge with a reddish tint before maturing into a lush green canopy of floating pads. With a spread of around 60 cm to 90 cm, it provides excellent surface coverage. This helps shade the pond, reducing sunlight penetration and naturally limiting algae growth while also helping to regulate water temperature during the warmer months.

Beyond its visual appeal, Purple Fantasy plays an important role in supporting pond wildlife. The floating leaves provide shelter and resting areas for frogs, newts and other aquatic life, while the vibrant blooms attract pollinators such as bees and insects. This makes it an ideal choice for those looking to create a balanced, wildlife friendly pond.

This waterlily thrives in full sun and still water conditions, where it will produce the most impressive flowering display. It is best suited to planting depths between 50 cm and 70 cm, making it ideal for medium sized garden ponds.

Hardy, reliable and truly unique, Purple Fantasy is perfect for pond owners looking to stand out. If you want something different from the traditional whites, pinks and yellows, this rare purple waterlily offers a stunning alternative that will elevate the look of your pond.

🇬🇧 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

• Rare hardy purple waterlily available in the UK
• Unique vibrant violet blooms with golden centres
• Excellent for medium sized garden ponds
• Helps reduce algae by providing surface shade
• Supports pollinators and pond wildlife
• Hardy and reliable in UK conditions

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Reasons to Buy

• One of the only true purple hardy waterlilies available
• Creates a bold and eye catching focal point
• Easy to grow and maintain
• Adds colour contrast to traditional pond planting
• Ideal for wildlife friendly ponds

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Care Instructions

• Place the basket so leaves initially sit on the water surface
• Gradually lower to final planting depth as growth develops
• Position in full sun for best flowering results
• Avoid splashing water or fountains near the plant
• 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 Purple Fantasy 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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