Alba Lily - 1L
£15.00
In Stock
- Ex Tax: £12.50
- Product Code: Plant Lily Alba - 1L
Alba Water Lily
Nymphea Alba
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.
This lily is pre-planted into a 1L pot - ready to place straight into your pond.
This plant will die back to its basket for winter, and begin growing again in the spring. Trim off brown stems/leaves in the autumn to tidy it up. To encourage growth in the spring of young lily plants, raise them to shallower water by placing on a shelf or positioning an upturned spare basket underneath (approx. 30cm from basket rim to water surface). This helps sunlight reach the crown of the lily so it has more energy to send the initial leaves to the surface.
Water lilies require still water to flourish, so avoid placing near a waterfall or fountain.
The recommended depth in water is calculated as the distance between the top of the basket and the water surface. Therefore "0" would be the basket rim at the water surface.
Example plant photo taken March 2021. This plant has only just begun growing this year. As the season progresses, plants will be sold with more growth on show.
Example flower photo taken July 2023 from an Alba in 3L pot.
| Plant Type: | Water Lily |
|---|---|
| Recommended Depth: | 50-150cm |
| Max. Spread: | 80-150cm |
| Leaf Size: | 30cm |
| Flower Size: | 20cm |
| UK Native: | Yes |
| Good For Pollinators: | No |
| Winter Hardy: | Yes |
| Position: | Full Sun Only |
| Flowers During: | June - September |
| Growth Speed: | - |
| Basket Size: | 1L |
This is available for posting as well as Click & Collect. Please note that the foliage may be trimmed on postal orders to safely fit the plant(s) in the box.
Postal orders containing plants despatched on Mondays (Tuesday if bank holiday). Click & Collect plant orders are available for collection the next day.
We have a broader range and more established plants available for purchase at Wayside during shop opening hours. Aquatic soil/compost is only available instore and via Click & Collect due to weight.
For larger orders, or if you are interested in any pond plants that are not currently on the website, please get in touch and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
