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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 '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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Nymphaea 'Mrs CW Thomas'

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Nymphaea 'Mrs CW Thomas' is a hardy water lily selected for reliable flowering and steady growth in outdoor ponds. It develops from a central rhizo...

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Nymphaea 'White Hermine'

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Nymphaea 'White Hermine' is a hardy water lily selected for reliable flowering and steady growth in outdoor ponds. It develops from a central rhizo...

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Nymphaea 'Wanvisa'

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Nymphaea 'Wanvisa' is a hardy water lily selected for reliable flowering and steady growth in outdoor ponds. It develops from a central rhizome and...

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Nymphaea 'Fire Opal'

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Nymphaea 'Fire Opal' is a hardy water lily selected for reliable flowering and steady growth in outdoor ponds. It develops from a central rhizome a...

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Nymphaea 'Rose Arey'

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Nymphaea 'Rose Arey' is a hardy water lily selected for reliable flowering and steady growth in outdoor ponds. It develops from a central rhizome a...

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Nymphaea 'Marliacea Carnea'

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Nymphaea 'Marliacea Carnea' is a hardy water lily selected for reliable flowering and steady growth in outdoor ponds. It develops from a central rh...

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Nymphaea 'Mayla'

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Nymphaea 'Mayla' is a hardy water lily selected for reliable flowering and steady growth in outdoor ponds. It develops from a central rhizome and p...

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Nymphaea 'Colorado'

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Nymphaea 'Colorado' is a hardy water lily selected for reliable flowering and steady growth in outdoor ponds. It develops from a central rhizome an...

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Nymphaea 'Firecrest'

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Nymphaea 'Firecrest' 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 'Marliacea Rosea'

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

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Nymphaea 'Sirius'

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

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Nymphaea 'Caroliniana Nivea'

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Nymphaea 'Caroliniana Nivea' is a hardy water lily for still ponds and containers, grown under the name Caroliniana Nivea. It is often chosen for i...

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Nymphaea 'Ellisiana'

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Nymphaea 'Ellisiana' is a hardy water lily for still ponds and containers, grown under the name Ellisiana. It earns its place because it is popular...

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Nymphaea 'Texas Dawn'

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Nymphaea 'Texas Dawn' is a hardy water lily for still ponds and containers, grown under the name Texas Dawn. People grow it because it is an award-...

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Nymphaea 'Black Princess'

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Nymphaea 'Black Princess' is a hardy water lily for still ponds and containers, grown under the name Black Princess. It is grown for very dark maro...

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Nymphaea 'Peach & Cream'

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Nymphaea 'Peaches and Cream' is a hardy water lily for still ponds and containers, grown under the name Peach & Cream. People grow it because i...

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Nymphaea 'Charlene Strawn'

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Nymphaea 'Charlene Strawn' is a hardy water lily for still ponds and containers, grown under the name Charlene Strawn. It is chosen for rich yellow...

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Nymphaea 'Red Spider'

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Nymphaea 'Red Spider' is a hardy water lily for still ponds and containers, grown under the name Red Spider. People grow it because it is grown for...

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Nymphaea 'Sulphurea'

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Nymphaea 'Odorata Sulphurea' is a hardy water lily with a tidy, clumping habit. It grows from a rhizome and builds a mat of floating pads, then sen...

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Nymphaea 'Escarboucle'

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Nymphaea 'Escarboucle' is a hardy water lily with the RHS Award of Garden Merit, grown for big, warm-toned red flowers and strong pond presence. It...

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Nymphaea 'Amabilis'

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Nymphaea 'Amabilis' is a hardy water lily grown for a clear pink flower and a dependable clumping habit. It grows from a rhizome and spreads by pro...

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Nymphaea 'Masaniello'

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Nymphaea 'Masaniello' is a hardy water lily that flowers freely in summer and builds a strong raft of pads. It grows as a clump from a rhizome and ...

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Nymphaea 'Martha'

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Nymphaea 'Martha' is a hardy water lily grown for semi-double pink flowers and an easy, pond-friendly habit. It grows from a rhizome and builds flo...

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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.

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