Hydrocleys Nymphoides Water Poppy – bare root – 2x stems

Hydrocleys Nymphoides Water Poppy – bare root

2x stems

Water poppies, Hydrocleys nymphoides, are a low-maintenance, perennial aquatic plant. Their species name, nymphoides, references their similar appearance to water lilies in the genus Nymphaea.

The plant has shiny floating leaves and small yellow flowers with a purple centre. The leaves grow to approx 5cm (2″) in diameter.

Water poppies tolerate temperate climates, but indoor overwintering in shallow tubs is recommended for cooler areas. Water poppies should be planted in rich soil along pond margins or in shallow fresh water (pH 6.5-7.5). They prefer less than 15cm (6″) of water but can survive in depths up to 40cm (16″). Water poppies should be planted on pond bottoms in containers or wet loam—a fertile mud composed of equal parts sand, silt, and clay. If using a container, the bottom two-thirds should be filled with special aquatic soil (not lightweight potting mix) and the roots spread out over top. More aquatic soil should then be added so the base of the stem is in around 2.5cm (1″) of soil. If planted in pond margins, water poppies will grow outward onto the water’s surface with floating stems.