New Water Garden Plants 2012

Nymphaea 'Wanvisa'

Nymphaea 'Wanvisa' was voted Best New Waterlily for 2010 by the International Waterlily and Water Garden Society in their annual new waterlily contest. Nymphaea 'Wanvisa' was hybridized by Dr. Nopchai Chansilpa of Thailand.  This striking new waterlily has several attributes that have never been seen in hardy waterlilies before.  The flower color of Nymphaea 'Wanvisa' is a vibrant pink/orange that is a new color in hardy waterlilies.  Nymphaea 'Wanvisa' also has yellow streaks running through the flower, a trait that is new to hardy waterlilies.  The last new addition is that of the waterlily pads.  They are red in color with splashes of green.  Nymphaea 'Wanvisa' is an exciting new waterlily hybrid for many reasons and will be a stand out in any pond or water garden.

Three Square Rush (Scirpus Americanus)

Three square rush is a native marginal plant variety to North America.  Three square rush can be planted in the water around the edge of a water garden to give the pond a more natural look.  Three Square Rush is also used to help recover natural areas in mitigation plantings. 

Green Maiden Lotus (Nelumbo 'Green Maiden)

Green Maiden Lotus is a smaller growing variety of lotus that is more easily controlled than some of its larger cousins.  Flowers start out pinkish in color but end up more yellow in appearance. Green Maiden Lotus can be planted in smaller ponds or smaller containers.

Lavender Lady Lotus (Nelumbo 'Lavender Lady)

Lavender Lady Lotus is pinkish/lavender in color with sinlge flowers.  Lavender Lady Lotus will reach a height of 5 plus feet.  Lavender Lady Lotus is best planted in large ponds or back yard containers with plenty of room.

Roseum Plenum Lotus (Nelumbo 'Roseum Plenum'

Roseum Plenum Lotus has dark pink flower and grows up to a height of 5 plus feet. Roseum Plenum is best planted in large ponds or back yard containers with plenty of room.

Russian Red Lotus (Nelumbo 'Russian Red'

Deep pink/red flowers are the highlight of Russian Red Lotus.  Russian Red Lotus will reach a height of 5 plus feet and is best suited for larger water features or large containers.