Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Rubra'

Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Rubra'Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Rubra' is a true dwarf hardy water lily for tubs, half barrels, and very small ponds. It grows from a small rhizome and makes a compact patch of pads, which is why people also call it a pygmy water lily. The cultivar name Pygmaea Rubra is the one most commonly used in UK pond plant lists. Appearance This miniature lily makes small rounded pads and a tight surface cover, usually staying within a small footprint when kept in a basket.

accentuated by near-black veining

Keep a small patch of open water near Pygmaea Helvola so you can enjoy the flowers from the edge

'Bella' X (S

and avoid letting runners escape into pond margins

Even its non-carnivorous winter leaves (phyllodia) catch a reddish tint in strong sun

'Pink Thing' produces pitchers that are both elegant and functional

It is noteworthy that Chris selectively grew two impressive seedlings from this cross

It handles full sun well and will develop its strongest colours in bright light

The great-grandparent Sarracenia purpurea contributes to a slightly chubbier pitcher tube than a regular Sarracenia leucophylla

with deeper red veins

raise the basket on bricks so pads can reach the surface easily

The Sarracenia 'Tennis Ball Eater' Clone B is a striking hybrid created by Gary Wheeler