Product Overview
Nymphaea 'Comanche' Changeable Hardy Waterlily
Comanche blossoms open pale yellow and change to a burnt orange by the third day. has variegated leaves and is free flowering. There are several distinctly different cultivars being sold as Comanche--unlike what is popularly sold as Comanche, we believe this to be the true original Marliac hybrid, with larger plants and blooms, the largest changeable color range; it is also the most profuse blooming. In fact, our Comanche is one of the best blooming hardy waterlilies we sell. Comanche has a long blooming season with a pleasant fragrance and speckled leaves. A good choice for small to large watergardens. Tolerates partial shade.
SIZE: Medium to Large, yet with a compact growing habit (5'+ Spread)
PLANTING CONTAINER: We recommend a 12.5" x 7" or 15" x 7" fabric pot. Click on the link to read about why fabric pots work better!
FERTILIZING: For best health and growth, and especially for maximizing the size and number of blooms, we recommend fertilizing waterlilies regularly. Use Pondtabbs 20 count, 60 count, or 300 count for fast release, or Aquascape 6 count or 12 count capsules for slow release (once a year) fertilizing. Aquascape is preferred for low maintenance, but Pondtabbs are useful in Spring when Aquascape is slow to start in low temperatures. Pondtabbs are also useful for a quick extra nutrient push for extra bloom, and for mid-summer fertilizing of a new plant (we don't recommend using slow release fertilizer in mid-summer or later in cold climates, as plants should run out of fertilizer at the end of the year to encourage dormancy in cold climates).
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Full sun to partial shade; the more sun, the more bloom
WATER DEPTH: 6" TO 36" (Maximum water depth is for mature water lilies)
USDA HARDINESS ZONES: 4-11
Water Lilies are shipped bare root and will require planting upon arrival. For in depth planting instructions visit Hardy Waterlily Planting Instructions
For information on using plants for pond filtration, please read our blog on this topic!
