{"product_id":"caroliniana-nivea-water-lily-pond-plants-mw05","title":"Nymphaea 'Caroliniana Nivea'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNymphaea\u003c\/i\u003e 'Caroliniana Nivea' is a hardy water lily for still ponds and containers, grown under the name Caroliniana Nivea. It is often chosen for its clean white flowers and sweet scent. It is also a good option when you want a classic white lily without an enormous plant taking over. Most gardeners simply call it a water lily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaroliniana Nivea makes a neat raft of pads that sit flat on the surface. Light to mid green, almost round pads that can reach about 25 cm across. Flowers are fragrant, starry white blooms about 12–15 cm across with a yellow centre. Buds rise on short stems and open widest in calm, sunny weather. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow Caroliniana Nivea in full sun if you can, with the pot away from fountains and pump outlets. Plant into a wide aquatic basket with heavy loam based compost and cap with washed gravel so the water stays clear. Lower the basket in stages and settle it at about 25–50 cm over the crown (it can sit a bit deeper once established). Feed with aquatic fertiliser tablets through the growing season, pushing them deep into the compost. Remove yellowing leaves and spent flowers as you go to reduce debris. As a hardy lily, it can stay in the pond over winter as long as the crown sits below the ice line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitability for Garden Ponds\u003c\/h3\u003e\nCaroliniana Nivea suits ponds where you can spare a surface area of about around 1.5 m. The pads give shade for fish and tadpoles and cut down glare on the water. If the pond is small, one lily is usually enough and looks more natural than several competing plants. \n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow deep should I plant Caroliniana Nivea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAim for about 25–50 cm over the crown (it can sit a bit deeper once established). Start slightly shallower in late spring, then lower the basket once it is growing strongly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much space does Caroliniana Nivea need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlan for a surface spread of around 1.5 m. If the pond is small, keep it in a basket so you can lift and divide it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen will Caroliniana Nivea flower?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost lilies flower from early to late summer in the UK, with the best display in warm, bright weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Caroliniana Nivea suitable for fish ponds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The pads give shade and cover, and the basket keeps the roots secure in ponds with fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How deep should I plant Caroliniana Nivea?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Aim for about 25–50 cm over the crown (it can sit a bit deeper once established). 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