Brandy bottle (Nuphar lutea). Attractive to both amphibians and bees.

Brandy bottle (Nuphar lutea)

Name: Brandy bottle (Nuphar lutea)
SKU: NUPLUT
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Add a touch of natural beauty to your pond with Nuphar lutea, the Yellow Water Lily. This hardy aquatic plant thrives in still or slow-moving water, producing large, glossy green leaves and bright yellow, cup-shaped flowers from June to September. Known as the “Brandy Bottle” for its unique wine-like scent, it’s perfect for wildlife ponds, offering shelter for frogs and nectar for insects. Ideal for deep water, it thrives in sun or shade and spreads beautifully, creating a vibrant, natural look.

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SKU: NUPLUT Categories: Deep Water, Pond Plants Tags: Deep Water, Flowering, Full Sun, Native, Part-Shade, Pollinators, RHS PFP

Nuphar lutea, commonly known as the Yellow Water Lily or Brandy Bottle, is a beautiful and versatile aquatic plant perfect for enhancing wildlife-friendly ponds and water gardens. This hardy plant thrives in still or slow-moving water, making it ideal for ponds, lakes, canals, and ditches. Its large, glossy green lily-pad leaves can grow up to 40cm across, creating a lush, floating canopy that provides shelter for frogs and other aquatic wildlife.

From June to September, Nuphar lutea produces bright yellow, cup-shaped flowers that rise above the water’s surface, adding a splash of colour to your pond. The flowers have a unique scent reminiscent of wine dregs, earning the plant its charming nickname, “Brandy Bottle.” These blooms also offer early nectar for insects, making it a valuable addition to any wildlife habitat.

Perfect for larger wildlife ponds, Nuphar lutea not only adds beauty but also supports local ecosystems by providing shelter and food for aquatic creatures.

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