Nuphar lutea

brandy bottle

• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Depth of water: 60-200cm (2-6ft)
• Rate of growth: fast-growing
• Flowering period: June to August
• Hardiness: fully hardy

  
  From June to August, bright yellow, buttercup-like flowers on stiff stems above leathery, deep green, floating leaves similar to those of a water lily. The flowers of this vigorous, deep water aquatic plant smell strongly of alcohol - hence its intriguing common name. It copes well in sun or partial shade, but needs space to spread out, making it ideal for a large pond or lake.
  

• Garden care: Divide large clumps in late spring or summer using aquatic baskets and aquatic compost.
  • Eventual Height: 0.08m
  • Eventual Spread: 2m
  Nuphar lutea - brandy bottle Vigorous lily with yellow flowers. For a large pond