Nymphaea ‘Slocum’s Almost Black’ Water Lily – Sprouted Rhizome

Nymphaea ‘Slocum’s Almost Black’ is a winter-hardy water lily supplied as a sprouted tuber/rhizome. This ornamental aquatic perennial is suited to appropriate ponds, water gardens, and aquatic containers.

The cultivar is known for its very dark, deep-colored flowers, giving it a dramatic appearance in water-garden settings. The supplied product information does not specify the exact flower color description, USDA zone range, sunlight requirements, or planting-medium details, so those details are not assumed.

Plant Form: Sprouted tuber/rhizome
Hardiness: Winter hardy

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Nymphaea ‘Slocum’s Almost Black’ water lily
• Supplied as a sprouted tuber/rhizome
• Winter-hardy aquatic perennial
• Ornamental flowering plant for ponds and water gardens
• Known for very dark-colored flowers
• Suitable for appropriate aquatic containers
• Natural variation in foliage, roots, and seasonal appearance should be expected

🧾 MATERIALS:

• 1 sprouted Nymphaea ‘Slocum’s Almost Black’ tuber/rhizome

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Slocum’s Almost Black Water Lily
Scientific Name: Nymphaea ‘Slocum’s Almost Black’
Plant Type: Hardy aquatic flowering plant
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Very dark/deep-colored flowers
Sunlight: Not specified
Soil: Aquatic planting medium; specific soil not provided
Water: Aquatic
USDA Zone: Not specified
Plant Form: Sprouted tuber/rhizome
Hardiness: Winter hardy

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Nymphaea ‘Slocum’s Almost Black’?
The specific USDA zone range was not provided for this listing.

2. Does this water lily prefer full sun?
Specific sunlight requirements were not provided for this listing.

3. How much water does this water lily need?
It is an aquatic plant and requires a suitable pond, water garden, or aquatic container environment.

4. What is the growth habit of Nymphaea ‘Slocum’s Almost Black’?
It is a perennial aquatic plant that grows from a rhizome and produces floating foliage and flowers.

5. Can this water lily be grown in a container?
Water lilies can be grown in suitable aquatic containers or pond planting systems, depending on available conditions and water depth.

Customer Notice:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.