Nymphaea Albatross Water Lily (3 Litre Pot)
Nymphaea Albatross Water Lily (3 Litre Pot)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the lily need repotting when it arrives?
Does the lily need repotting when it arrives?
No. It's supplied in a 3 litre pot and can go straight into the pond, though it will benefit from a larger basket as it grows.
How deep should I plant it?
How deep should I plant it?
Plant at a depth of 40 to 90 cm, lowering it gradually over the first few days so the leaves can reach the surface.
How much room will it need?
How much room will it need?
It spreads 80 to 120 cm, so it suits medium to large ponds rather than small or container ponds.
Will the foliage colour change over time?
Will the foliage colour change over time?
Yes. The leaves open a deep purple and gradually turn green as the plant matures.
Can I still buy it outside the main growing season?
Can I still buy it outside the main growing season?
Plants may be available out of season, but they may be supplied cut back at that time.
Ideal for medium to large ponds with an open, sunny spot, Nymphaea Albatross gives pond owners a hardy water lily that settles in with minimal fuss. The foliage opens a deep purple before turning green as the plant matures, and blooms appear through summer into early autumn. Supplied as a ready-to-plant 3 litre lily, it goes straight into the pond without repotting.
Nymphaea Albatross is a water lily whose leaves open a deep purple and gradually turn green as the plant matures, a visual change that sets it apart from lilies that keep one leaf colour all season. It suits medium to large ponds and gives pond owners bright blooms from summer into early autumn, with little ongoing care required once it settles in.
Supplied as a 3 litre, ready-to-plant lily, it goes straight into the pond without repotting, though it will benefit from a larger basket as the roots develop. It grows well in a sunny, open position and prefers still water, well away from fountains or splashing.
Left to establish, it spreads out and fills a reasonable amount of pond surface, so it suits ponds with room to grow into rather than small or compact ones. Removing dead leaves and spent flowers through the growing season keeps it tidy and helps keep it flowering for longer.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sun/Shade | Full sun |
| Flowering period | June to September |
| 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. |
| Planting depth | 40-90 cm |
| Spread | 80-120 cm |
| Flowers | Jun to Sep |
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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