Hardy Water Lily Nymphaea alba

Hardy Water Lily (Nymphaea alba) is a deep-water aquatic for UK ponds and water gardens. It prefers full sun (5+ hours) and grows to about Surface spread 1–1.5 m. Match planting depth and give enough sun for flowers and oxygenators.

• Sun: Full sun (5+ hours)
• Soil: Aquatic basket compost / loam (no rich peat fertiliser dumps)
• Watering: Aquatic — keep crowns at correct water depth
• Harvest: Enjoy as an ornamental display plant.
• Difficulty: Moderate