{"id":94042,"date":"2026-06-19T18:47:24","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T17:47:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/produto\/uncategorized\/water-lily-nymphaea-attraction-11cm-pot\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T18:49:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T17:49:28","slug":"water-lily-nymphaea-attraction-11cm-pot","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/produto\/1-plants\/outdoor-plants-2\/water-lily-nymphaea-attraction-11cm-pot\/","title":{"rendered":"Water Lily – Nymphaea ‘Attraction’ (11cm pot)"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Water Lily (Nymphaea ‘Attraction’<\/em>) is one of the most popular ornamental aquatic plants for ponds, tanks and water features. This variety stands out for its magnificent deep pink flowers with a golden-yellow centre, which float elegantly on the water surface during the warmer months of the year.
Besides its high ornamental value, water lilies play an important ecological role in aquatic gardens. Their floating leaves help shade the water surface, helping to reduce excessive algae growth and providing shelter for fish, amphibians and other aquatic organisms.
With moderate growth and easy maintenance, it adapts very well to the Portuguese climate when grown in sunny locations with calm water. Flowering normally extends from late spring to early autumn, transforming any pond or tank into a highlight in the garden.
It’s an excellent choice for anyone looking to create natural, relaxing and lively aquatic environments, combining beauty, biodiversity and ecological balance.<\/p>\n

Scientific name<\/strong>: Nymphaea ‘Attraction’<\/em>
Common names<\/strong>: Water Lily, Nen\u00fafar, L\u00edrio-de-\u00e1gua
Family<\/strong>: Nymphaeaceae<\/em>
Origin<\/strong>: Horticultural hybrid of Nymphaea
Climate<\/strong>: Temperate and Mediterranean
Category<\/strong>: Aquatic plant (outdoor)
Approximate pot height<\/strong>: 15cm | plant<\/strong>: Foliage and flowers at water surface
Pot diameter<\/strong>: 11cm<\/p>\n

CUIDADOS<\/strong>
Light<\/strong>: Needs full sun to flower abundantly. At least 5 to 6 hours of direct sun per day recommended.
Watering<\/strong>: Not applicable. Must remain permanently submerged in water.
Planting depth<\/strong>: Ideally between 30 and 80cm deep, measured from the water surface to the top of the pot.
Temperature<\/strong>: Adapts well to typical Portuguese temperatures. Enters dormancy during winter and sprouts again in spring.
Fertilisation<\/strong>: Benefits from applying specific fertiliser for aquatic plants during the growing and flowering season. Water lilies usually need some time after planting to establish themselves and produce abundant blooms.
Pruning<\/strong>: Regularly remove aged or yellowing leaves and dead flowers to encourage new flowering and keep the plant healthy.
Soil<\/strong>: Use heavy substrate for aquatic plants or clay soil, avoiding light substrates that may cloud the water.
Life cycle<\/strong>: Perennial.
Pet Friendly<\/strong>: Generally considered safe for pets when grown in ornamental ponds.<\/p>\n

Fun fact<\/strong>: Water lilies open their flowers during the day and close them at dusk. The ‘Attraction’ variety is one of the most popular in aquatic gardens due to the intensity of its flower colour and abundant flowering.<\/p>\n

WARNING! Representative photograph \u2013 the image shown is of a specimen in stock at the time the product was added to the online catalog and is for reference only. The plant supplied will be similar to the one in the photograph, but may vary in shape, size, number of leaves, development stage or presence of flowers, depending on the time of year and the phase of the growth cycle. The height and dimensions mentioned include the plastic growing pot visible in the photograph.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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