Barbara Dobbins Hardy Water Lily

Description

Barbara Dobbins Hardy Water Lily (Nymphaea ‘Barbara Dobbins’)

Care
Care Level: Easy
Lighting: High
CO₂: Not required
Placement: Pond surface
Growth Rate: Moderate

Temperature: 65–85°F
pH: 6.5–8.0
GH: Moderate to hard
KH: Low to moderate

Light Requirements
Full sun produces the strongest growth and maximum flowering.

CO₂ Requirements
Not required for pond culture.

Nutrient Requirements
Root feeder

Size and Growth Form
Medium to large hardy water lily with a spread of approximately 4–6 feet. Produces 4–8 inch multi-toned blooms with rounded floating pads.

Why Aquarists Buy This Plant
Unique peach-to-yellow blooms with pink tones and reliable flowering throughout the season.

Aquascaping Use
Ideal as a focal flowering plant in outdoor ponds while providing shade and coverage.

Species Background
Nymphaea ‘Barbara Dobbins’ is a hardy hybrid water lily known for its color-shifting blooms that transition from yellow to peach and soft pink tones as the season progresses. It is valued for strong flowering performance and adaptability to a wide range of pond conditions.