Nymphaea Alba - Native White Water Lily
Nymphaea Alba - Native White Water Lily
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Frequently Asked Questions
How deep can I plant Nymphaea Alba?
How deep can I plant Nymphaea Alba?
It grows best at around a metre deep, but can be grown down to three metres if you lower it very gradually. Growth will be slower the deeper it's planted.
Do I need to repot the plant when it arrives?
Do I need to repot the plant when it arrives?
That depends on the size you choose. The 1 litre size needs moving into a 3 litre or larger mesh basket, while the 3 litre and 10 litre sizes can be planted directly, though the 3 litre will still benefit from a bigger basket over time.
Will it flower heavily?
Will it flower heavily?
No, this is Britain's native lily and its flowering is modest rather than prolific. It's chosen more for its native character and foliage than for a mass of blooms.
What happens if I order it out of season?
What happens if I order it out of season?
Plants may still be available out of season, but they may arrive cut back rather than in full leaf.
This native water lily gives ponds genuine white summer colour above green foliage, and suits pond keepers who want a plant that settles well in still water and can adapt to deeper planting as it establishes. You get one plant supplied in a mesh aquatic basket, ready to lower into position.
Nymphaea Alba is the only water lily native to Britain, known for white flowers and green foliage rather than a prolific bloom. It gives pond owners a genuinely native planting option, and suits anyone happy with a more modest flowering habit in return for that naturalistic character.
It grows best at around a metre deep, though established plants can be grown down to three metres if lowered very gradually to let them acclimatise. Growth slows noticeably at these greater depths, so patience is needed if you're planting in a deeper pond.
Each plant is supplied in a mesh aquatic basket, which can go straight into the pond without needing to be removed. Keep it in still water away from fountains or splashes, lower it in gradually so the leaves can reach the surface within a few days, and clear away dead leaves and flowers as the season progresses.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sun/Shade | Full sun |
| Flowers | Jun to Sep |
| Colour | White |
| Growth rate | Large |
| Care instructions | Plant in still water away from splashing fountains. Lower gradually so the leaves can stretch to the surface within a few days. Remove dead leaves and flowers during the growing season. |
| Native | Native |
| Planting depth | 50-150 cm |
| Spread | 80-150 cm |
Delivery information
These plants are delivered to selected UK mainland postcodes.
Delivery charges for these plants
- £6.00 for plant orders weighing up to 1.9 kg in total.
- £9.60 for plant orders weighing over 1.9 kg, up to 30 kg.
This charge covers the plants in your order. Other items in the same order may be delivered separately, with their own delivery charge.
Delivery is not available to certain postcode areas, including parts of Scotland such as the Highlands and Islands, and other restricted locations, including Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.
The delivery options and charges available for your address are shown at checkout.
From October to February, orders are dispatched on Tuesdays only. Plants ordered outside the growing season may arrive cut back.
Express Delivery is not available for these products.
Flexible payment options are available at checkout.
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