Nymphaea Virginalis Hardy White Water Lily
Nymphaea Virginalis Hardy White Water Lily
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to remove the plant from its basket before putting it in the pond?
Do I need to remove the plant from its basket before putting it in the pond?
No. Every size comes already potted in its own mesh aquatic basket, and it should go into the pond basket and all.
Which size should I choose for a new pond?
Which size should I choose for a new pond?
The 1 litre is the smallest and will need repotting into a 3 litre or larger basket (bought separately) as it grows. The 3 litre needs no repotting but does better long-term in a bigger basket, and the 10 litre is fully established and ready to go straight in.
Will it flower in a shaded pond?
Will it flower in a shaded pond?
It's suited to full sun, and flowering depends on getting enough direct sun through the season.
What does the flower look like?
What does the flower look like?
It has semi-double, pure white flowers set against green foliage, flowering dependably over a long summer season once established.
Can I buy it out of season?
Can I buy it out of season?
Plants may still be available out of season, but could arrive cut back; that's normal for hardy lilies at that time of year.
This hardy water lily carries semi-double, pure white flowers that give a pond months of reliable colour once it's settled in. It's supplied already potted in a mesh aquatic basket, so there's no extra potting needed before you lower it into the water. It's a large-growing variety, so it suits ponds with room for it to spread.
Nymphaea Virginalis is a hardy water lily grown for its semi-double, pure white flowers, a fuller-looking bloom than a simple single-petalled lily, set against neat green foliage. It suits ponds that get full sun, and once established it flowers dependably right through the summer months, giving the pond reliable colour without a lot of upkeep. What you get is one plant, already potted in its own mesh aquatic basket sized to whichever litre option you choose, so there's no need to source or fill a basket yourself before planting; just lower it into the pond basket and all. The 1 litre size is the exception worth knowing about: it will need moving into a 3 litre or larger basket as it grows, and that larger basket isn't part of the pack. Outside the main growing season, plants may still be available but could arrive cut back; that's a normal seasonal pattern for hardy lilies rather than a sign of poor condition.
| 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. |
| What's included | 1 litre: one plant in a 1 litre mesh aquatic basket; 10 litre: one plant in a 10 litre mesh aquatic basket; 3 litre: one plant in a 3 litre mesh aquatic basket. |
| Planting depth | 30-100 cm |
| Spread | 90-120 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.
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