Description

Nymphaea Alba is Britain’s only native water lily has handsome green foliage and white, but not prolific, flowers. Best grown about 1 metre deep, but it can grow in up to 3 metres of water if allowed to adjust very gradually since its growth rate at these depths will be significantly slower.

Repotting or planting

1ltr lilies require potting into a 3ltr or larger mesh basket. All other size lilies do not need repotting but benefit from being potted up. 30 ltr lilies do not need repotting for in excess of 10 – 15 years. There is no need to remove the mesh basket.

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.

Colour

White

Growth rate

Large

Flowers

Jun-Sep

Sun/shade

Full sun

Native

Season

Summer

Measurements in centimetres

Depth Min-Max

50-150

Spread Min-Max

80-150