Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Rubra' bog-plant With intense light

With intense light

They hang down on tall stalks and show a red tone that may match the mature traps later in the season

sprawling raft

The inner surfaces of the trap lobes develop a deep red colour with a purple sheen

it has the red cut-throat splotch which adds a striking contrast to the lime-green

Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Rubra' bog-plant With intense lightNymphaea 'Pygmaea Rubra' is a true dwarf hardy water lily for tubs, half barrels, and very small ponds. It grows from a small rhizome and makes a compact patch of pads, which is why people also call it a pygmy water lily. The cultivar name Pygmaea Rubra is the one most commonly used in UK pond plant lists. Appearance This miniature lily makes small rounded pads and a tight surface cover, usually staying within a small footprint when kept in a basket.