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Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Alba'
Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Alba'
Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Alba'
Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Alba'
Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Alba'
Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Alba'
Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Alba'
Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Alba'
Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Alba'
Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Alba'

Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Alba'

Water Lily
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Type: Loose Root
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.

Delivery Information

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 'Pygmaea Alba'

Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Alba' is a hardy water lily grown for reliable flowering and balanced growth in garden ponds. It develops from a rhizome and forms floating pads before blooming through the warm months. The cultivar name Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Alba' is normally used in the trade. It suits gardeners who want a dependable pond plant.

Appearance

Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Alba' produces rounded floating leaves that knit together into a steady raft. New leaves can show bronze or reddish tones before maturing green. Flowers open in daylight and close later, with colour remaining stable through the life of each bloom. The overall display gives clear seasonal interest.

Care Guide

Grow Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Alba' in full sun with still water. Plant in a wide aquatic basket using heavy loam based compost and a gravel cap. Lower gradually so leaves reach the surface, then settle at a medium depth once established. Feed with aquatic fertiliser tablets and remove old foliage. Hardy types usually overwinter outdoors when planted below the ice line.

Suitability for Garden Ponds

Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Alba' suits small to medium ponds where surface shade and wildlife cover are needed. The pads help reduce light and create shelter for fish and invertebrates. Keep open water so flowers remain visible. Lift Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Alba' in late spring if repotting is needed. A wide basket usually improves flowering. Keep debris away so buds rise cleanly. Feed regularly during summer. Leave open water around the plant. Lift Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Alba' in late spring if repotting is needed. A wide basket usually improves flowering. Keep debris away so buds rise cleanly. Feed regularly during summer. Leave open water around the plant. Lift Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Alba' in late spring if repotting is needed. A wide basket usually improves flowering. Keep debris away so buds rise cleanly. Feed regularly during summer. Leave open water around the plant. Lift Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Alba' in late spring if repotting is needed. A wide basket usually improves flowering. Keep debris away so buds rise cleanly. Feed regularly during summer. Leave open water around the plant. Lift Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Alba' in late spring if repotting is needed. A wide basket usually improves flowering. Keep debris away so buds rise cleanly. Feed regularly during summer. Leave open water around the plant. Lift Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Alba' in late spring if repotting is needed. A wide basket usually improves flowering. Keep debris away so buds rise cleanly. Feed regularly during summer. Leave open water around the plant. Lift Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Alba' in late spring if repotting is needed. A wide basket usually improves flowering. Keep debris away so buds rise cleanly. Feed regularly during summer.

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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Lovely healthy quality plant

Thank you. I'm glad you like it; it's a lovely little water lily

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