The nymphaea Almost Black is A Medium-sized Hybrid water Lily with Deep Red Petals & A Darker Centre. almost Black, As Its Name Suggests Is One Of The darkest Red water Lilies; Its spectacular flowers look Their Best In Cool Conditions. This Water Lily Is Most Suitable For A Medium Or A Large Pond.water Lilies Will Provide Glorious Flowers Plus Shade & Shelter For Pond Life. just Plant Up This bare Rooted Lily Into A Container filled With Aquatic Compost & Top It With Attractive Stones To Hold The Soil In Place.flowers june-septemberheight 10cmplanting Depth 30-80cm