{"product_id":"doll-house-water-lily-pond-plants-dw02","title":"Nymphaea 'Doll House'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNymphaea\u003c\/i\u003e '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 of pads, then flowers freely through summer. The cultivar name Doll House is widely used and easy to remember, which suits a small-pond plant that people often buy as their first lily. It is a good choice if you want plenty of flowers in a limited space and you like a soft, light pink colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoll House stays petite compared with most pond lilies. Several listings quote a spread around 70 cm when grown in a basket, which makes it easy to fit into a patio setup. Flowers are star-shaped and very light pink, often with paler tips that give a slightly frosted look at the edges. Many sources describe a strong fragrance, which is unusual in a very small lily and a big part of its appeal. The blooms sit at the surface in calm water, and because the plant is compact, flowers do not get lost among leaves. Pads are small, rounded, and create a neat patch of cover rather than a wide, sprawling raft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow Doll House in full sun for the best flowering. Plant it in a small to medium aquatic basket with heavy loam based compost and a gravel cap. Depth guidance is fairly consistent across listings for this cultivar, with many recommending around 30–50 cm of water over the crown. If your pond is deeper, raise the pot on bricks so pads reach the surface easily. Feed lightly with aquatic fertiliser tablets during the growing season, and remove old leaves and spent flowers so the small plant stays clean and open. It is a hardy lily, so it can overwinter outdoors when the crown sits below the ice line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitability for Garden Ponds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoll House is made for small spaces. It works in patio tubs, half barrels, and compact ponds where larger lilies would smother the surface. The pads still provide shade and shelter for fish and invertebrates, but the small footprint helps you keep open water visible. Because the flowers are light and fragrant, place it where you sit nearby so you can enjoy both the colour and the scent. In a larger pond it also works well on a shallow shelf as a smaller companion plant, as long as you keep it away from more vigorous lilies. Keep a patch of open water next to Doll House so you can enjoy the flowers properly from the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Doll House hardy in the UK?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is sold as a hardy dwarf water lily suitable for outdoor ponds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow deep should I plant Doll House?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany suppliers recommend about 30–50 cm of water over the crown, adjusting so pads reach the surface easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much space does Doll House need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is commonly listed with a compact spread around 70 cm when grown in a basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Doll House fragrant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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