Nymphaea alba

European white lily

Also known as Nymphaea 'Alba'

Height × spread: 0.15m × 0.3m
Position: Full sun
Hardiness: Very cold to -20C (RHS H6)
Flowers: Spring, Summer

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About this plant

A British native as well as being found over much of Europe and Asia. It is a vigorous form that may be found growing happily in slow moving rivers, though it will be equally at home in the more placid conditions found in lakes. Its robust growth can overwhelm smaller ponds. The flowers are large and white with broad petals, and there are big shiny green lilypads, red when young and which can smother its own flowers. It is be necessary to periodically divide the rootstock to reduce its vigour. This is suited to the largest lakes or ponds and can be planted at a depth of up to 1.2 metres.

Flower colour: White
Foliage colour: Green
Spring foliage: Red
Variegated: No
Scent: No
Shape: Prostrate
Height: 0.15m
Spread: 0.3m
Season of interest: Summer
Flowers in: Spring, Summer
Evergreen: Deciduous
Garden style: Water garden

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