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Nymphaea 'Perry's Double White'
Nymphaea 'Perry's Double White'
Nymphaea 'Perry's Double White'
Nymphaea 'Perry's Double White'
Nymphaea 'Perry's Double White'
Nymphaea 'Perry's Double White'
Nymphaea 'Perry's Double White'
Nymphaea 'Perry's Double White'
Nymphaea 'Perry's Double White'
Nymphaea 'Perry's Double White'

Nymphaea 'Perry's Double White'

Water Lily
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Size Information

You can choose plants in various pot sizes. Non-potted plants arrive bare root for you to pot in the specified pot size.

Seasonal Information

Depending on the time of year, pond plants may be supplied fully-leaved, with flowers, or with foliage trimmed back.

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This plant is grown in the UK and sent directly from our tried, tested and trusted plant partner. Delivery price calculated at checkout.

Description of Nymphaea 'Perry's Double White'

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 rhizome planted in a basket and then forms a neat patch of pads with blooms that open in daylight. The cultivar name often appears in different punctuation styles in listings, but the plant stays the same. It suits still water and a sunny spot in a garden pond.

Appearance

Flowers open star-shaped and look full, with layers of white petals and a yellow centre. Well-grown blooms often reach about 15–18cm across. The white stays clean rather than turning cream. Leaves are rounded, slightly ruffled, and dark green once mature, while new pads can emerge bronze. Stems sometimes show mottling. The plant can cover a medium patch of water, and many growers allow around 1.2–1.5m for full spread, though it can stay smaller in cooler or tighter ponds.

Care Guide

Plant Nymphaea 'Perry's Double White' in a roomy basket, often around 23cm across or larger, filled with heavy aquatic compost and topped with washed gravel. Place it in full sun and keep it away from strong splash. A practical depth range sits around 30–80cm of water above the pot. Start it shallower in spring, then lower it gradually as pads strengthen. Feed with aquatic fertiliser tablets through the growing season, placing them around the rhizome rather than in the crown. Remove old leaves as they yellow so the plant stays open and the surface stays clear.

Suitability for Garden Ponds

This cultivar suits small to medium ponds where you want a classic white lily with a fuller flower. The pad cover gives shade for fish and cools the water under the leaves. It also creates platforms and cover for insects and amphibians in a wildlife pond. In a very small pond, it works best as your main lily rather than one of several, because crowding reduces flowers and makes the surface look congested.

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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