Nymphaea 'Black Princess'

Nymphaea 'Black Princess'Nymphaea 'Black Princess' is a hardy water lily for still ponds and containers, grown under the name Black Princess. It is grown for very dark maroon flowers that look almost black towards the centre. It is also a good pick when you want bold contrast against green pads. Most gardeners simply call it a water lily. Appearance Black Princess makes a neat raft of pads that sit flat on the surface. Oval pads to about 25 cm across, deep maroon when young

Its spring pitchers can reach heights of 120 cm

Keep a patch of open water next to Doll House so you can enjoy the flowers properly from the edge

Flowers are peony-like blooms about 12–15 cm across

Is 'Chalene Straw' the same as Charlene Strawn

The plant maintains its ornamental appeal throughout the growing season

The trap teeth are long and widely spaced

so plan space and avoid crowding it with other vigorous lilies

The pads still provide shade and cover for fish and invertebrates

we recommend this clone

while later pitchers show stronger veining and improved contrast

inherited from its Sarracenia oreophila 'Sand Mountain' parent

the interior of the traps develops a pinkish-red blush