Product Overview
Nymphaea 'Dauben'
This tropical waterlily features star-shaped, light blue flowers and is a terrific bloomer. Dauben is highly viviparous and often produces a flowering baby waterlily while still attached to the leaf, especially on larger mother plants. An ideal choice for a tub garden or small water garden as it adapts easily to a small pot and planting area; at the same time, if grown in a large pot as a specimen plant, Dauben can grow very large, and will have a forest of large blooms on very tall stems! The blue color is also more pronounced on large plants.
SIZE: Small to Medium to Large (2-3-5'+ Spread)
PLANTING CONTAINER: For a large specimen plant, we recommend a 12.5" x 7" or 15" x 7" fabric pot. For a small plant to fit a small space, we recommend restricting the plant size by using a 7.5" x 5" or 10" x 6" 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). For best bloom, double the amount of fertilizer for tropicals, compared to other plants.
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Full sun to partial shade; the more sun, the more bloom. Avoid shade in cooler climates.
WATER DEPTH: 6" TO 24" (Maximum water depth is for mature water lilies) Shallow water is warmer, so better for plants in cooler climates
CHARACTERISTICS: Viviparous--produces babies on the leaves, and in warmer climates often overwinters without going completely dormant .
USDA HARDINESS ZONES: 9-11
Water Lilies are shipped bare root and will require planting upon arrival. For in depth planting and maintenance instructions, including overwintering, visit Planting and Care for Tropical Waterlilies.
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