Nymphaea – ‘water lillies’

Description

Nymphaea – Hardy Water Lilies

Nymphaea, or Hardy Water Lilies, are one of the most iconic and beloved aquatic plants for any pond or water garden. With their broad, floating green leaves and stunning, fragrant flowers in shades of white, pink, red, yellow, and more, water lilies bring timeless beauty, colour, and serenity to still or slow-moving water.

Blooming from late spring through to early autumn, Nymphaea flowers open in sunlight and close at night, adding daily movement and seasonal interest. The floating leaves (lily pads) also provide essential shade and shelter for pond life, helping to control algae and support a healthy aquatic ecosystem.

Available in a variety of sizes, from dwarf varieties for small ponds and tubs to large lilies for deeper waters, Nymphaea are easy to plant in aquatic baskets and thrive in sunny, calm positions with 30–90cm of water above the crown.

Key Features:

• Common Name: Water Lily

• Botanical Name: Nymphaea (Hardy varieties)

• Flower Colours: Wide range – white, pink, red, yellow, peach, and more

• Leaf Type: Floating green pads

• Flowering Time: Late spring to early autumn

• Depth: Plant 30–90cm below the water surface (variety dependent)

• Position: Full sun, still or slow-moving water

• Hardiness: Hardy perennial – survives winter in UK ponds

• Ideal For: Wildlife ponds, ornamental water features, tubs, and lakes

• Benefits: Provides shade, reduces algae, attracts pollinators, supports aquatic life

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