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

Create a dramatic focal point in your pond or water garden with Slocum's Almost Black Water Lily (Nymphaea 'Almost Black'). This winter-hardy aquatic plant is shipped as a healthy sprouted tuber/rhizome, ready to plant and grow. Hybridized by the renowned Perry Slocum, this exceptional variety produces stunning deep red flowers with an almost black center, complemented by attractive dark green mottled lily pads. Blooming from spring through fall, it adds bold color and elegance to ponds, aquatic containers, and water gardens.

You will receive a healthy sprouted tuber similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:

✔️ 1 sprouted Slocum's Almost Black Water Lily tuber/rhizome
✔️ Healthy, actively growing rhizome
✔️ Winter-hardy aquatic plant
✔️ Ready for 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 soil
Watering: Grows submerged in 6 inches to 2 feet of water (best at approximately 18 inches)
Mature Spread: 4–8 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Zones: 4–11
Container Friendly: Yes (2-gallon container or larger recommended)

💡 Care Tip: Plant the rhizome in heavy clay soil and cover with a thin layer of sand to help prevent soil from floating. Place the container in full sun and fertilize monthly during the growing season with aquatic fertilizer tablets for vigorous growth and abundant blooms.