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LITTLE SUE

(Strawberry - 1993)
Little Sue is a rare and fascinating water lily, loved for its unique evolution in the shape and colors of its flowers. The first flowers are cup-shaped, while the subsequent ones take on an increasingly star-like shape. The petals, from the unusual mauve color at the base, fade to a delicate creamy yellow towards the rounded tips, creating an extraordinary chromatic effect. Perfect for collectors and water lily enthusiasts who want a unique and refined variety.

Characteristics :

• Evolving Flowers : From cup-shaped to star-shaped, with colors combining mauve and creamy yellow.
• Extraordinary Color : Petals with unique shades and delicate nuances for a fascinating visual effect.
• Rare Variety : Ideal for collectors and exclusive water gardens.
• Suitable for Decorative Ponds : Perfect for adding a touch of originality and sophistication.

With Little Sue, your water garden becomes an expression of elegance and uniqueness, thanks to a plant that enchants with its ever-changing beauty.

DARWIN

(Latour-Marliac - 1909)
Darwin is a refined and timeless water lily, characterized by large semi-double flowers, with a globular shape and delicately scented. The petals have an elegant light lilac pink color that fades to white at the tips, creating a delicate and harmonious chromatic effect. This variety, very re-flowering, is ideal for ponds and water gardens that desire a touch of timeless elegance.

Characteristics :

• Elegant Flowers : Large, semi-double and globose, with a chromatic nuance that combines lilac pink and white.
• Delicate Fragrance : A light fragrance that enriches the atmosphere of the garden.
• Extraordinary Repeat Flowering : It blooms repeatedly, providing beauty throughout the season.
• Suitable for Elegant Ponds : Perfect for decorative aquatic spaces that aim for refinement and harmony.

With Darwin, bring into your water garden a water lily that combines beauty, fragrance and continuous flowering, transforming it into a space of peace and charm.

SAURURUS CERNUUS (Lizard Tail)

Ornamental Aquatic Plant with Scented Inflorescences

Saururus Cernuus, also known as Lizard's Tail, is a rhizomatous perennial native to North America, ideal for decorating ponds, water gardens and even aquariums. Its tall, erect stems bear alternate, heart-shaped leaves, creating a natural, lush effect. In summer, it produces unusual, white, pendulous inflorescences that exude a delicate citrus scent and resemble the wriggling shape of a lizard's tail. Its rapid growth and decorative appearance make it a versatile choice for aquatic environments.

Characteristics :

• Unique Inflorescences : Pendulous, white and scented, with an unusual shape that recalls the tail of a lizard.
• Heart-shaped leaves : Alternate and ornamental, ideal for a natural and elegant effect.
• Delicate Fragrance : Diffuses a citrus fragrance, ideal for creating a relaxing atmosphere.
• Fast Growing : Perfect for quickly filling spaces in ponds or water gardens.
• Suitable for Aquariums : It also lends itself well as a decorative aquatic plant for aquariums.
• Exposure : Prefers full sun or partial shade.
• Depth and Height :
  • Vegetation above water : 80-100 cm.
  • Depth under water : 2-10 cm.
• Flowering period : From June to November.

With Saururus Cernuus, add to your water garden a plant with a unique charm and pleasant fragrance, perfect for creating a serene and lush environment.

FROEBELI

(Froebel - 1898)
Froebeli is a classic and charming water lily, renowned for its medium-sized, tulip-shaped emergent flowers. Their vibrant wine-red color, more intense in the center, adds a touch of elegance to the water garden. Lightly scented, this variety is notable for its abundant flowering, which continues well into the season. The marbled leaves complete the ornamental appeal of Froebeli, making it an ideal choice for those who want a decorative pond with a great visual impact.

Characteristics :

• Elegant Flowers : Medium sized, tulip shaped, with an intense wine red colour in the centre.
• Delicate Fragrance : Enrichs the garden with a light natural aroma.
• High Flowering : Very abundant and late, ensuring a long-lasting presence.
• Ornamental Leaves : Marbled, for a unique decorative effect.
• Suitable for Elegant Ponds : Perfect for enhancing water gardens with a touch of sophistication.

With Froebeli, bring a water lily into your water garden that combines beauty, fragrance and continuous flowering, ideal for an elegant and welcoming atmosphere.

Valerian officinalis

Valeriana officinalis is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial, known for its medicinal properties. The plant has an erect, hollow and grooved stem. The leaves, arranged oppositely along the stem, are serrated and deep green; only the lower leaves have petioles.

During the flowering season, Valeriana officinalis produces small hermaphroditic flowers with 5 petals, which can be a delicate light pink or, less frequently, white. These flowers are grouped in apical corymbs, creating showy inflorescences. The entire plant emits a characteristic pungent odor, well known for its therapeutic properties.

Plant Information:

• Exposure: Prefers partial shade and shade
• Flowering: May - July
• Height in moist soil: 30–150 cm

Valeriana officinalis thrives in moist, shady soil, making it suitable for borders and cool areas of the garden. In addition to its ornamental interest, it is appreciated for its use in herbal medicine thanks to its roots and other plant parts with calming and sedative properties.

Berit Strawn is a rare and fascinating water lily, loved for its small emergent flowers that combine uniqueness and sophistication.

The flowers, often asymmetrical, appear in an unusual shade of pink and, on the third day of opening, transform into a rich red-orange.

The compact shape and the “crumpled” petals give this variety a distinctive character. Thanks to its slow growth, it is ideal for small bodies of water or for collectors looking for an exclusive specimen.

Characteristics:
Unique Flowers: Small, emerging and asymmetrical, with crumpled petals and a chromatic transition from pink to red-orange.

Eye-Catching Color: From delicate pink to rich orange-red, perfect for adding vibrancy to your garden.
Slow Growing: Suitable for small ponds and compact spaces.
Rare Variety: Perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of exclusive water lilies.

With Berit Strawn, enrich your water garden with a rare and uniquely charming variety, capable of transforming any space into a botanical masterpiece.

Arc-en-Ciel is an elegant and unique water lily, known for its delicate flowers and extraordinarily ornamental leaves. The medium-sized flowers, with long, narrow, retroflexed petals, change color over time: from a delicate pale lilac on the first day of opening to pure white in the following days. The enormous, olive-green leaves are streaked with pink, brown and cream, creating a spectacular decorative effect. A perfect choice for those looking for a refined and versatile variety.

Characteristics :

• Elegant Flowers : Medium sized, with long, narrow petals that range from pale lilac to white.
• Extraordinary Leaves : Huge, olive green with pink, brown and cream streaks, ideal for a unique decorative touch.
• Color Transition : The flowers change color over time, creating a dynamic and fascinating effect.
• Perfect for Decorative Ponds : Ideal for adding sophistication and natural beauty to bodies of water.

With Arc-en-Ciel, enrich your water garden with a water lily that combines elegance, unique colors and timeless charm.

Chinese cultivar with double flowers similar to peonies, with white petals at the base and fuchsia pink towards the tips. Spherical buds; dark green leaves.

GLYCERIA MAXIMA VARIEGATED

Glyceria maxima variegata is an ornamental aquatic plant with linear and flexible leaves, crossed by streaks of white, green and yellow, which in spring and autumn even take on delicate pink shades. The spadix inflorescence, composed of tiny yellowish flowers, completes its decorative appearance, making it ideal for adding a touch of color and movement to the edges of ponds and wetlands.

Main Features

• Variegated Foliage : Streaks of white, green and yellow, with elegant pink veining in spring and autumn.
• Arched Habit : Linear and flexible leaves that create a fluid and harmonious effect.
• Yellowish Inflorescences : Small flowers in spadix that enrich the plant with a light decorative accent.
• Suitable for Different Exposures : Grows well in full sun or partial shade, offering versatility in the garden.

Cultivation Information

• Flowering : From March (III) to April (IV).
• Height : 30-60 cm in moist soil.
• Planting depth : 0-5 cm below water level.

Choose Glyceria maxima variegata to add liveliness to your aquatic space: a unique touch of colour, a soft shape and a discreet flowering that will enhance borders and ponds of various sizes.

FIREBALL

(Slocum - 1994)
Fireball is a stunning water lily that captures attention with its large double flowers and their evolving appearance. The flowers, initially cup-shaped, gradually transform into a peony-like shape, offering a dynamic and unique visual effect. The intense red color in the center fades gently to white in the outer petals, creating an elegant and harmonious color contrast.

Characteristics :

• Extraordinary Flowers : Large and double, with a central red color that fades to white towards the outer petals.
• Evolutionary Shape : From cup to peony-like shape, for a dynamic presence in the pond.
• Suitable for Elegant Ponds : Ideal for adding charm and uniqueness to medium to large sized water gardens.
• Unique Visual Impact : A combination of colors and shapes that does not go unnoticed.

With Fireball, transform your pond into a natural spectacle, adding a water lily that combines color, dynamism and unparalleled beauty.

HIPPURIS VULGARIS

Hippuris vulgaris is a perennial herb with a unique charm, perfect for giving a touch of originality to the edges of ponds and water gardens. Its shape, reminiscent of a small fir, is given by the erect stem and the whorled leaves of an intense dark green. The greenish flowers, although discreet, complete the natural and harmonious appearance of this aquatic plant.

Main Features

• Ornamental Appearance : The “small fir” shape makes it an attractive choice for ponds and tanks.
• Verticillate leaves : Dark green in colour, arranged in a circle around the stem, they create a geometric and refined effect.
• Discrete flowering : Small greenish flowers from March (III) to April (IV), for a touch of delicate naturalness.
• Exposure : It adapts well to full sun or partial shade, offering versatility in different contexts.

Cultivation Information

• Flowering Period : From March (III) to April (IV).
• Vegetation height : 20-30 cm above water level.
• Planting depth : 2-5 cm below water level.

Choose Hippuris vulgaris to give your water garden a touch of intense green and an unmistakable appearance, transforming every body of water into a corner of natural elegance.

(syn. Wawalian)
Repeat-flowering. The buds are pink, while the double flower petals are white with pink-tinged tips.

Lots of fuchsia pink flowers, more intense at the tips of the petals.