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Water Lilies

Discover our collection of UK-grown water lilies, chosen for their quality, reliability, and beautiful performance in British ponds. Water lilies are one of the most important and rewarding pond plants, providing shade that helps reduce algae, keeping water cooler in summer, and creating shelter for fish and wildlife. With a wide range of colours, sizes, and growth habits available, there’s a water lily to suit everything from small patio ponds to large, natural lakes.

Alongside trusted, easy-to-grow varieties, we also offer a selection of rare and unusual water lilies for those looking to create something truly special. All our plants are grown for strong establishment, so you can enjoy healthy growth and reliable flowering year after year.

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Nymphaea 'Doll House'

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Nymphaea 'Doll House' is a hardy dwarf water lily bred for tubs, barrels, and small ponds. It grows from a small rhizome and forms a compact patch ...

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Nymphaea 'Andreana'

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Nymphaea 'Andreana' is a hardy water lily grown for bold red flowers and strong leaf cover. It grows from a rhizome that creeps slowly in its baske...

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Nymphaea 'Arcenciel'

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Nymphaea 'Arcenciel' is a hardy cultivar for garden ponds, building a crown of pads with flowers held at the surface in warm weather. It forms a cl...

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Nymphaea 'Arethusa'

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Nymphaea 'Arethusa' is a hardy water lily often listed as a medium-sized plant with relatively small pads and flowers compared with the big pond cu...

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Nymphaea 'Laydekeri Fulgens'

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Nymphaea 'Laydekeri Fulgens' is a hardy water lily grown for reliable flowering and balanced growth in garden ponds. It develops from a rhizome and...

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Nymphaea 'Yellow Sensation'

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Nymphaea 'Yellow Sensation' is a fully hardy water lily with clear yellow flowers that stand out in a UK pond. It grows from a rhizome in a basket ...

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Nymphaea 'Vesuve'

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Nymphaea 'Vesuve' is a hardy water lily for still ponds and containers, grown under the name Vesuve. It is known for a long flowering season and co...

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Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Helvola'

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Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Helvola' is a miniature hardy water lily for the smallest ponds, tubs, and container water gardens. It grows from a small rhizome...

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Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Rubra'

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Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Rubra' is a true dwarf hardy water lily for tubs, half barrels, and very small ponds. It grows from a small rhizome and makes a c...

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Nymphaea 'Alba'

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Nymphaea alba is a hardy species water lily for still ponds and containers, grown under the name Alba. People grow it because it is the UK’s native...

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Nymphaea 'Perry's Almost Black'

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Nymphaea 'Almost Black' is a hardy water lily that is widely sold under the name Perry's Almost Black. It forms a manageable clump of floating pads...

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Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Alba'

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Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Alba' is a hardy water lily grown for reliable flowering and balanced growth in garden ponds. It develops from a rhizome and form...

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Nymphaea 'Marliacea Albida'

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Nymphaea 'Marliacea Albida' is a classic hardy white water lily that fits many UK ponds. It grows from a rhizome and forms a steady patch of pads, ...

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Nymphaea 'Venusta'

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Nymphaea 'Venusta' is a hardy water lily that suits smaller ponds, patio pools, and standard garden ponds. It grows from a rhizome in a basket and ...

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Nymphaea 'Perry's Double White'

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Nymphaea 'Perry's Double White' is a hardy water lily bred for pure white, double flowers and a compact, free-flowering habit. It grows from a rhiz...

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Nymphaea 'Madame Wilfon Gonnere'

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Nymphaea 'Madame Wilfron Gonnere' is a hardy pond water lily grown for its leaf cover and repeat flowering across the summer months. It settles bes...

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Nymphaea 'Clyde Ikins'

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Nymphaea 'Clyde Ikins' is a hardy water lily that grows from a rhizome and produces floating pads and summer flowers in still water. In a basket it...

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Nymphaea 'Formosa'

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Nymphaea 'Formosa' is a hardy water lily bred for garden ponds, producing summer flowers over a steady raft of pads. It grows from a rhizome and ex...

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Nymphaea 'Mexicanna'

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The name Nymphaea 'Mexicanna' is usually used in the trade for the yellow water lily species Nymphaea mexicana, and the spelling varies a lot betwe...

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Nymphaea 'Xue Fei'

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Nymphaea 'Xue Fei' is a hardy dwarf water lily, often listed as Nymphaea pygmaea 'Xue Fei'. It grows from a small rhizome and forms a compact patch...

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Nymphaea 'Moorei'

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Nymphaea 'Moorei' is a hardy yellow water lily grown for canary-yellow flowers and nicely patterned foliage. It grows from a rhizome and forms a cl...

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Nymphaea 'Paul Hariot'

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Nymphaea 'Paul Hariot' is a hardy water lily that grows from a thick rhizome and spreads a tidy raft of pads. You might see it listed as Paul Harri...

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Nymphaea 'Marliacea Rubra Punctata'

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Nymphaea 'Marliacea Rubra Punctata' is a hardy Marliacea-type water lily grown for red and pink blooms with a speckled look. It grows from a rhizom...

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Nymphaea 'Comanche'

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Nymphaea 'Comanche' is a hardy water lily famous for flowers that shift colour as they age. It grows from a rhizome in a basket and forms a broad p...

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Water Lily FAQs

What size water lily do I need for my pond?

Choose a water lily according to the eventual spread of its leaves and the depth of your pond. Compact and miniature varieties are suitable for small ponds and containers, while vigorous varieties need substantially more surface area and deeper water.

How deep should a water lily be planted?

Planting depth varies by variety. Newly planted water lilies can initially be positioned in shallower water, sometimes by raising the basket on bricks, and then lowered gradually as the leaves grow towards the surface. Check the recommended final depth for the specific variety.

Do water lilies need full sun to flower?

Most water lilies flower best with plenty of direct sunlight. A pond in heavy shade may produce fewer flowers, although requirements vary between varieties. When choosing a water lily, consider both the available sunlight and the mature size of the plant.

Can I grow a water lily in a small pond?

es. There are compact and miniature water lilies bred for small ponds, tubs and other container water features. Avoid choosing a vigorous full-sized variety for a small pond, as it can quickly cover too much of the surface.

Why is my water lily growing leaves but not flowering?

Poor flowering can result from insufficient sunlight, overcrowding, an unsuitable planting depth or lack of nutrients. Established water lilies may need dividing and repotting when congested, and plants that flower poorly may benefit from an appropriate aquatic fertiliser where feeding is required.

What are the best pond plants for a wildlife pond?

The best wildlife pond plants provide a mixture of underwater cover, surface shade, flowering habitat and places for aquatic insects to emerge. A balanced pond can include oxygenating plants, marginal plants and floating-leaved plants such as water lilies. Native species are particularly useful for supporting UK pond wildlife.