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‘August Koch’ Tropical Water Lily

Item # 10-1030

$31.99

The ‘August Koch’ water lily is a popular choice for indoor aromatic floral arrangements to add beauty to any space. This water lily will thrive in small pools, making it suitable for areas with limited sunlight.

In stock

Size: Grows to 6"-8".
Spread: 4'-6'. Spread depends on growing environment.
Viviparous


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Description

The August Koch Water Lily is a popular aquatic plant celebrated for its fragrant and elegant flowers. Its sweet, delicate scent makes it perfect for ponds, tub gardens, and water features, as well as for cutting to enjoy indoors. Gardeners appreciate this variety for its combination of visual beauty and captivating aroma.


Flower Appearance and Growth

This hardy water lily produces large, cup-shaped blooms that float gracefully on the water’s surface. The vibrant blossoms rise above lush green lily pads, creating a striking focal point in any pond or tub garden. Its manageable growth habit makes it easy to maintain while providing continuous seasonal interest.


Indoor Enjoyment and Cut Flowers

One of the highlights of the August Koch variety is its suitability for cutting. You can bring the blossoms indoors, filling your home with natural fragrance and elegance. Moreover, this water lily flowers prolifically, offering an abundant supply of blooms to enjoy both in the pond and inside the house.


Planting, Care, and Maintenance

Plant this water lily in nutrient-rich soil in ponds, tubs, or water features with moderate water depth. Provide adequate sunlight for best flowering results. Regular maintenance, including water changes and monitoring plant health, ensures long-lasting blooms and lush foliage.


Why Choose This Fragrant Water Lily

This hardy variety combines reliability, aromatic flowers, and striking blooms. Its lush foliage, easy care requirements, and ability to produce both pond beauty and indoor bouquets make it a must-have for any water garden enthusiast.

Benefits

This water lily is used as cut flowers for indoor enjoyment.

Appearance

Flowers: Beautiful blue
Stamens: An attractive reddish yellow, with lilac-colored sepals.

Size

Grows to 6"-8".
Spread: 4'-6'. Spread depends on growing environment.
Viviparous

Preferred Growing Conditions

2+ hrs/day direct sunlight.
Water depth: 6-18".
USDA Zone: 9-11

Botanical Name

Nymphaea august koch

Hybridized By

George Pring, famous hybridizer of the Missouri Botanical Gardens, named this hybrid after the chief florist August Koch of the Chicago Park System who discovered the seeds in 1922.

History

When introduced, the description was that of wonderful blossoms that are lavender blue and deliciously fragrant!

The table below shows the estimated shipping and pick-up weeks for destinations to USA states. These dates can change depending on weather and how strong the plants are at that time.

For example, a wet spring will have many clouds leading to less sunshine. Thus, the plants may need a bit longer to grow strong enough for transplanting and transit. With the planet heating up, a warm spring may help the plants grow strong enough to ship before the dates in this table.

WeekStates
End of April: FL, LA, TX
First Week of May: AL, AZ, GA, MS, NM, OK
Second Week of May: AR, CA, NV, NC, SC, TN
Third Week of May: CO, KS, KY, MO, UT, VA, WV
Fourth Week of May: AK, CT, DE, DC, ID, IL, IN, IA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NY, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SD, VT, WA, WI, WY

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