{"product_id":"comanche","title":"Comanche","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"67\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComanche\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"34\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"65\"\u003eBotanical Name: Nymphaea Comanche\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"228\"\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"85\"\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003cbr data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"97\"\u003e❄️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"114\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy\u003cbr data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"123\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"140\"\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquatic, loamy, sandy, or clay soil\u003cbr data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"179\"\u003e📏 \u003cstrong data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"209\"\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"193\"\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30cm - 150cm\u003cbr\u003e↔️ \u003cstrong data-end=\"358\" data-start=\"347\"\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90–150 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"834\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe Comanche Water Lily is a stunning hardy water lily known for its unique color-changing blooms. The flowers open a \u003cspan\u003epink\/red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e changing to deep apricot\/yellow during its lifespan\u003c\/span\u003e. The star-shaped flowers sit proudly above the water surface and contrast beautifully against its mottled green and bronze foliage, making it a standout feature in ponds and natural pools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"982\"\u003eThis variety is a strong, reliable grower and flowers freely throughout the warmer months when planted in full sun. Ideal for medium to large ponds, the ‘Comanche’ provides excellent surface coverage, helping to shade the water and support a balanced aquatic ecosystem.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWater Lily Plant Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"854\" data-start=\"372\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare Container\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Fill the air‑pot, ceramic pot, or basket one‑third with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewashed gravel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (rinse thoroughly to remove dust). Create a shallow depression in the centre for the rhizome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition Rhizome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Place the rhizome horizontally with the crown (growing tip) slightly above the media — never bury the crown(new growth). Allow roots to drape into the gravel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd Plant Food\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Insert a pinch of slow‑release fertiliser or a root tab into the media near the roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf it's a natural pond or has soil, you may place a handful of sandy or clay soil under the rhizome and surround it with gravel.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover \u0026amp; Cap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Add more gravel to secure the roots, then finish with a 3–5 cm gravel\/pebble cap to keep fish from disturbing the roots and to keep the water clear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"854\" data-start=\"372\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-879e6fa5-7fff-5b1f-23ff-2fb5b58ca287\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTIP:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Place in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esunny spot (4–6+ hours minimum direct sunlight)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to promote abundant flowering!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riverside Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51894891381012,"sku":null,"price":183.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/1922\/8180\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-01-16at12.26.00.jpg?v=1769080256","url":"https:\/\/www.riversideaquatics.co.za\/products\/comanche","provider":"Riverside Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}