{"product_id":"slocums-almost-black-water-lily-nymphaea-almost-black-live-sprouted-tuber-winter-hardy-pond-plant-dark-red-blooms","title":"Slocum's Almost Black Water Lily – Nymphaea 'Almost Black' Live Sprouted Tuber | Winter Hardy Pond Plant | Dark Red Blooms","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"557\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAdd 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.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eThroughout 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003e✔️ 1 live sprouted water lily tuber\/rhizome\u003cbr data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003e✔️ Hardy perennial aquatic plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003e✔️ Deep red blooms with nearly black center\u003cbr data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e✔️ Healthy growing division ready to plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003e🌼 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003eCommon Name: Slocum's Almost Black Water Lily\u003cbr data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cem data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003eNymphaea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Almost Black'\u003cbr data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003ePlant Type: Hardy aquatic perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003eGrowth Stage: Sprouted tuber\/rhizome\u003cbr data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1533\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003eWater Depth: 6 inches to 2 feet (approximately 18 inches preferred)\u003cbr data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003eSoil: Heavy clay or aquatic planting media\u003cbr data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003eWatering: Fully submerged aquatic plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003eFlower Size: Approximately 5.5 inches (14 cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003eSpread: 4–8 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003eBloom Season: Spring through fall\u003cbr data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–11\u003cbr data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes, in aquatic containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creation Cultivated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51884056150337,"sku":null,"price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/0758\/0993\/files\/ListingShopify_37_51fd7b28-4da7-4a7f-a780-60a2964c2bbc.jpg?v=1782368575","url":"https:\/\/faithfolkstudio.com\/products\/slocums-almost-black-water-lily-nymphaea-almost-black-live-sprouted-tuber-winter-hardy-pond-plant-dark-red-blooms","provider":"FaithFolkStudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}