Product Overview
Nymphaea 'Ring of Fire' Coral-Red Bicolor Hardy Water Lily
Ring of Fire is, quite simply, a stunning bicolor hardy water lily, with striking fiery coral red outer petals that contrast sharply with inner petals of yellow. There are are not enough superlatives to capture the magnificence of this strikingly variegated water lily!
Each bloom is slightly different, but every bloom we have seen is an eye-catching contrast of gorgeous yellow and red.
Unlike several related cultivars that have come before (Paranee, Lava Walk, Siam Fantasy), Ring of Fire's variegation appears to be very stable---appearing in every flower--as well as providing far superior eye-popping color saturation!
Ring of Fire also has deep chocolate brown leaves that provide a pretty background for its gorgeous blooms!
A good bloomer, maximize Ring of Fire's number and size of blooms with a large pot and regular fertilization.
Ring of Fire is from the well-known hybridizer Jakkaphong Sung-Ngam of Thailand, and is a progeny of Wanvisa.
If you want to learn more about similar cultivars that are progeny of Wanvisa and which might best fit your needs, please read our article Ring of Fire, Witch Dorothy, and Other Water Lilies of the Wanvisa Group -- A Review and Comparison.
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: 6-24" (Maximum water depth is for mature water lilies). Shallow water encourages more leave growth and less bloom.
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!
