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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 'Hollandia'

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

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Nymphaea 'Lucida'

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

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Nymphaea 'Sioux'

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

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Nymphaea 'Laydekeri Lilacea'

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Nymphaea 'Laydekeri Lilacea' 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 'Burgundy Princess'

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Nymphaea 'Burgundy Princess' 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 'Star Bright'

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

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Nymphaea 'Chubby'

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

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Nymphaea 'Rosanna'

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Nymphaea 'Rosanna' is a hardy water lily grown for soft pink flowers and a balanced, medium spread. It grows from a rhizome planted in a basket, wh...

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Nymphaea 'Yellow Bangpra'

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

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Nymphaea 'Ray Davis'

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Nymphaea 'Ray Davis' 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 'Rene Gerard'

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Nymphaea 'Rene Gerard' is a hardy pond water lily grown for its leaf cover and repeat flowering across the summer months. It settles best when left...

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Nymphaea 'Flammea'

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

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Nymphaea 'Mrs Richmond'

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Nymphaea 'Mrs Richmond' is a hardy pond water lily grown for its leaf cover and repeat flowering across the summer months. It settles best when lef...

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Nymphaea 'Maeploi' (Night Bloom) Tropical

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Nymphaea pubescens 'Mae Ploi' is a tropical night-blooming water lily for still ponds and containers, grown under the name Maeploi. People grow it ...

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Nymphaea 'Maroon Pink' Tropical

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Nymphaea 'Maroon Pink' is sold as a tropical water lily, grown for warm-season flowers and quick summer growth in still water. It makes floating pa...

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Nymphaea 'Mexicana' (Sunrise)

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Nymphaea 'Sunrise' is a hardy water lily that sometimes appears in trade lists with the word Mexicana attached, which can cause confusion with Nymp...

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Nymphaea 'Conqueror'

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Nymphaea 'Conqueror' is a hardy water lily with a distinctive two-tone flower that changes as it opens. It grows from a rhizome, forms rounded pads...

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Nymphaea 'Sultan'

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Nymphaea 'Sultan' is a hardy water lily introduced by Latour-Marliac in the early 1900s and still grown because the flower colour changes as it age...

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Nymphaea 'Virgania'

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Your row reads Nymphaea 'Virgania', but this is almost certainly the hardy cultivar Nymphaea 'Virginia'. It is a free-flowering lily that grows fro...

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Nymphaea 'Tina' Tropical

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Nymphaea 'Tina' is a tropical water lily grown for deep violet-blue flowers and strong fragrance. It is a day-blooming variety, which means the flo...

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Nymphaea 'Innocence'

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Nymphaea 'Innocence' is a hardy white water lily grown for clean flowers and steady growth. It forms floating pads and blooms through summer. Appea...

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Nymphaea 'Chubby'

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

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Nymphaea 'Lily Pons'

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Nymphaea 'Lily Pons' is a hardy water lily grown for very double, sugar-pink flowers and a steady, clumping habit in baskets. It grows from a rhizo...

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Nymphaea 'Chromatella'

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This row refers to the hardy yellow lily commonly sold as Chromatella. It is valued for reliable flowering and tolerance of some shade. Appearance ...

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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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