Slocum's Almost Black Water Lily – Nymphaea 'Almost Black' Sprouted Tuber/Rhizome | Winter Hardy Aquatic Plant | Dark Red Pond Lily | Easy to Grow

Create a dramatic focal point in your pond with Nymphaea 'Almost Black', a stunning winter-hardy water lily hybridized by Perry Slocum. Celebrated for its rich, deep red blooms with an almost black center and attractive dark green mottled lily pads, this exceptional variety flowers from spring through fall. This listing includes one healthy sprouted tuber/rhizome, ready to establish in ponds or aquatic containers. Ideal for water gardens of all sizes, this hardy aquatic perennial provides striking color and elegant floating foliage throughout the growing season. You will receive a healthy sprouted rhizome similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Slocum's Almost Black Water Lily sprouted tuber/rhizome
✔️ Healthy, actively growing rhizome
✔️ Winter-hardy aquatic perennial
✔️ Ready for pond or container planting
✔️ 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
Soil: Heavy clay or loamy aquatic planting soil topped with sand
Watering: Grow submerged in still or slow-moving freshwater
Mature Height: Floating foliage with a spread of approximately 4–8 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast during the growing season
USDA Zones: 4–11
Container Friendly: Yes (2-gallon or larger aquatic planting container recommended)

💡 Care Tip: Plant the rhizome in heavy aquatic soil with the growing tip slightly exposed and cover the soil with a layer of sand to prevent floating. Place the container 6–24 inches below the water surface (about 18 inches is ideal) and fertilize monthly with aquatic fertilizer tablets for vigorous growth and abundant blooms.