White Dwarf Water Lily | Nymphaea Pygmaea alba
The Highlights
- A dwarf waterlily bearing miniature cup-shaped snowdrop white flowers
- The smallest of all the white water lilies
- Prolific flowering from June to September
- The perfect choice for patio or container ponds and small, shallow water features
- Floating plants provide shade and shelter for fish as well as protecting them from predators like herons. Also reduces the growth of algae.
- Grow in full sun and still water, away from fountains and splashing water
The Highlights
- A dwarf waterlily bearing miniature cup-shaped snowdrop white flowers
- The smallest of all the white water lilies
- Prolific flowering from June to September
- The perfect choice for patio or container ponds and small, shallow water features
- Floating plants provide shade and shelter for fish as well as protecting them from predators like herons. Also reduces the growth of algae.
- Grow in full sun and still water, away from fountains and splashing water
Care Guide
Good pest and disease resistance
No known issues with pests or diseases. MORE
Plant in water
Needs a permanently wet soil.
Full sun
Position in a pond where the plants will receive at least 6-8 hours of sunlight daily in spring/summer.
Wet, poorly drained soil
Plant in a pond with poorly drained soil. Clay or loam is best.
Feeding may be needed
No feeding is needed if you plant your nymphaea straight into a mature pond with a good layer of sediment, but in newer ponds it's a good idea to feed in the spring, using a slow release tablet fertiliser to make sure that excess nutrients do not leak into the pond and encourage algae. ?v=1613300718
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Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower