Slocum's Almost Black Water Lily – Nymphaea 'Almost Black' Live Sprouted Tuber | Winter Hardy Pond Plant | Dark Red Blooms

Add dramatic beauty to your pond with Slocum's Almost Black Water Lily (Nymphaea 'Almost Black'), a stunning winter-hardy aquatic plant developed by renowned hybridizer Perry Slocum in 1993. Celebrated for its exceptionally deep red blooms with an almost black center, this variety is among the darkest hardy water lilies available and creates an unforgettable focal point in ponds and water gardens.

Throughout the growing season, this beautiful water lily produces elegant blooms above attractive dark green pads, often displaying subtle mottling that enhances its ornamental appeal. Its medium-to-large size makes it an excellent choice for backyard ponds, water features, and large container water gardens.

You will receive a healthy sprouted tuber/rhizome ready to establish in your pond. Once planted, this hardy perennial returns year after year with proper care, rewarding gardeners with spectacular blooms from spring through fall.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live sprouted water lily tuber/rhizome
✔️ Hardy perennial aquatic plant
✔️ Deep red blooms with nearly black center
✔️ Healthy growing division ready to plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Slocum's Almost Black Water Lily
Botanical Name: Nymphaea 'Almost Black'
Plant Type: Hardy aquatic perennial
Growth Stage: Sprouted tuber/rhizome
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Water Depth: 6 inches to 2 feet (approximately 18 inches preferred)
Soil: Heavy clay or aquatic planting media
Watering: Fully submerged aquatic plant
Flower Size: Approximately 5.5 inches (14 cm)
Spread: 4–8 feet
Bloom Season: Spring through fall
USDA Zones: 4–11
Container Friendly: Yes, in aquatic containers

💡 Care Tip: Plant the tuber in heavy clay soil or aquatic planting media, cover with a thin layer of sand to help keep the soil in place, and slowly submerge the container 1–2 feet below the water surface. Fertilize monthly during the growing season with aquatic fertilizer tablets for abundant blooms.