Water Lily - Marliacea Chromatella Medium Growing Waterlily - Yellow The mottled, olive-green leaves of this majestic water lily provide the perfect setting for its primrose yellow blooms, which have bright golden stamens. Unlike most Water Lilies, this is one of the few that will tolerate a semi shaded position if necessary. Nymphaea ‘Marliacea Chromatella’ is suitable for medium to large ponds and lakes. Position: Full Sun to Part ShadePlanting depth: In water from 30cm (12’’) to 90cm (36") below water level.Growth rate: MediumFlowering Period: June to SeptemberHardiness: HardySize: Spread: 90cm (36") Aquatic pot and compost variations Aquatic plants come in a variety of pot and compost variations that have different benefits for planting and growing. Mesh Pot (Aquatic Compost)Pot can be removed and plant can be planted directly into soil or margins above or below the water line. Pot and plant can also be placed directly into water to be container grown, but will still need repotting in time. Pot (Aquatic Compost)Pot must be removed and plant should be planted directly into soil or margins above or below the water line. Pot (Regular Compost)Pot must be removed and plant should be planted directly into soil or margins above the water line. Cannot be planted directly into soil below the water line.