white waterlily · Pests & diseases

white waterlily · Nymphaea alba
Also known as: bobbins; cambie leaf; can dock; common water lily; European white lily; flutterdock; platter dock

Grow in undisturbed water in full sun. Plant in baskets in loamy soil with crowns just below soil surface and covered with pea shingle. Position basket so that it is covered by 15-25 cm of water, as the plants establish lower the plants to twice the initial planting depth. Feed during the growing season with a proprietary aquatic fertiliser at the manufacturer's recommended rate. Has the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well

Watering: Keep roots in shallow water or permanently saturated aquatic substrateSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed