Britain’s only native water lily has handsome green foliage and white but not prolific flowers. Best grown about 1 metre deep but it can grow in up to 3 metres of water if allowed to adjust very gradually since its growth rate at these depths will be significantly slower. Plant in still water away from splashing fountains. Lower gradually so the leaves can stretch to the surface within a few days. Remove dead leaves and flowers during the growing season. Flowers June-September. Minimum spread 80cm; maximum spread 150cm. Native. Large growth rate.
Growing Information
Grow waterlilies in still water away from splashing fountains. Gently lower containers into the water and position them on temporary supports such as bricks so that they sit just 20cm (8”) below the surface of the water. As the leaves grow to rest on the water surface, the container can be gradually lowered to its final depth below the water.
