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‘James Brydon’ Hardy Water Lily
$39.99
The ‘James Brydon’ watermelon flowers are a striking deep red with a shiny, metallic look. The lovely scent will remind you of sweet apples.
This double-award winning water lily is the one of most impressive of the hardies.
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Size: Flower size: 4"- 6" dia.
Lily pad size: 5" - 6"
Plant spread: 4'-8' depending on growing environment.
Description
James Brydon Water Lily Overview
The ‘James Brydon’ lily is a double-award-winning aquatic plant admired for its deep red, metallic blossoms and sweet apple-like fragrance. Its vibrant flowers float gracefully on the pond surface, creating a striking focal point in water gardens. Gardeners who enjoy fragrant and visually stunning lilies will find this variety an exceptional addition.
Deep Red Blossoms of James Brydon
This award-winning water lily produces large, rich red flowers with a shiny, metallic sheen. The blooms contrast beautifully with green lily pads and lighter-colored water lilies, making any pond visually captivating. The metallic sheen enhances sunlight reflections and draws attention from every angle.
Fragrant Blooms and Superior Performance
In addition to its bold appearance, the lily releases a gentle fragrance reminiscent of apples. Its double-award-winning status reflects superior bloom quality and reliable flowering throughout the growing season. Gardeners can enjoy consistent flowers that elevate the beauty and appeal of any pond.
Healthy Lily Pads and Pond Benefits
James Brydon develops broad green lily pads that provide shade across the pond surface. This natural coverage reduces algae growth and helps maintain cooler water during hot summer months. The pads also offer shelter for koi, goldfish, and other pond life, contributing to a balanced ecosystem.
Growing and Care Tips
This hardy lily thrives in full sun, needing at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. Plant it in calm water at a depth of 12 to 24 inches. When properly positioned below the freeze line, this lily will return each year with vibrant red blossoms and metallic sheen.
Perfect Focal Lily for Water Gardens
James Brydon is ideal as a focal water lily or when combined with other award-winning lilies. Its metallic red flowers, fragrant blooms, and proven performance make it a standout in ponds, tub gardens, and decorative water features. This variety adds elegance, color, and lasting charm to any aquatic landscape.
| Benefits | It grows with minimal maintenance and will be okay in partially shaded ponds. |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Flowers: Deep-red watermelon cup-shaped blossoms with a metallic sheen. |
| Size | Flower size: 4"- 6" dia. |
| Preferred Growing Conditions | 6+ hrs/day direct sunlight. |
| Botanical Name | Nymphaea 'James Brydon' |
| Hybridized By | 1899 developed by noted horticulturist from Massachusetts, James Brydon (1859-1901). |
| History | The horticulturist James Brydon passed on in 1901 and we hope you will grow this fine American hardy variety and witness the reason it is still, decades later, one of the best of selections today. The 'James Brydon' water lily was sold by William Tricker who named it in James' honor. |
| Awards | (1) 1906. "Award of Merit" by the Royal Horticultural Society. |
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.
| Week | States |
|---|---|
| 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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