'Firecrest'
Nymphaea
This lily has star-shaped flowers which are held slightly above the water, they are lavender-pink with orange inner stamens and pink outer ones. The flowers measure 15cm (6") across. The leaves are dark purple when new and mature to round green leaves 23cm (9") across.
It needs to be planted in a container 60cm (2ft) across and 30cm (1ft) deep in order that the rhizomes can develop.
Spread 1.2m (4ft)
Planting depth 30-45cm (12-18")
Hardy
