A large, hardy, free-flowering aquatic perennial with large, rounded dark reddish-brown leaves. Dark pink-red flowers open at night, closing from late morning, and appear from June through to September. On a cloudy day, the flowers may remain open during the day Dwarf/small cultivars reach 30–60cm (1–2ft) wide, and need water 30–45cm (12–18in) deep Medium cultivars reach 60–120cm (2–4ft) wide, and need water 45–75cm (18–30in) deep Large cultivars reach up to 2.4m (8ft) wide, and need water 75–120cm (30in–4ft) deep For a suitable planting depth in your pond, please follow the plant label guidelines
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1.5-2.5 metres