Nymphaea ‘Pink Sensation’ is one of the most admired hardy water lilies, loved for its vivid pink star-shaped flowers and elegant, free-flowering nature. Developed by the legendary hybridizer Perry D. Slocum in 1947, this variety is renowned for its rich color, reliability, and adaptability — a true classic for ponds and water gardens of all sizes. Its large, radiant blooms and lush floating leaves create a timeless, serene beauty on the water’s surface.
Scientific Name: Nymphaea ‘Pink Sensation’
Common Name: Pink Sensation Water Lily
Type: Hardy Water Lily
Hybridizer: Perry D. Slocum (1947)
Flower Color: Intense pink, star-shaped blooms with bright yellow centers
Bloom Size: 5–7 inches (12–18 cm) in diameter
Foliage: Rounded, green leaves with subtle purple mottling
Blooming Season: May through September (long and consistent flowering)
Fragrance: Light and pleasant
Growth Size: Medium spread (up to 90 cm / 3 ft)
Sunlight: Full sun for at least 6–8 hours daily
Planting Depth: 12–20 inches (30–50 cm) of water above the rhizome
Soil Type: Heavy loam or field soil enriched with aquatic fertilizer tablets (3–5 Osmocote tablets near the rhizome)
pH Range: Tolerates slightly acidic to alkaline water (6.0–8.0)
Temperature Tolerance: Hardy in most climates; overwinter outdoors in ponds that do not freeze solid
Colorful Focal Point: Striking pink flowers add vibrant color to ponds and water gardens.
Healthy Ecosystem: Large leaves provide shade, helping control algae and protect fish.
Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and propagate, perfect for both beginners and experienced pond keepers.
Long Blooming Season: Consistent flowering ensures your pond stays colorful all summer.
One young, viable Nymphaea ‘Pink Sensation’ hardy water lily rhizome, with a healthy crown and 1–2 actively growing leaves, ensuring quick establishment and vigorous growth when planted.
All water lilies are shipped bare-root (as tubers) and should be planted immediately upon arrival for best results. Bloom and leaf color, size, and shape may vary slightly depending on lighting, water quality, and plant maturity.
Certain aquatic plants may be restricted or regulated in some U.S. states. Always check your local and state regulations before purchasing or introducing plants into natural waterways. Never release aquarium or pond plants into the wild.
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Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.
However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.
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