white waterlily

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

N. alba is a vigorous aquatic with rounded leaves to 30cm across, and cup-shaped white flowers 20cm wide, with prominent yellow stamens, becoming star-shaped with maturity

Scientific classification

Species: white waterlily (Nymphaea alba)
Genus: Nymphaea
Family: Nymphaeaceae

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Toxicity: Aquatic
Plant type: Up to 10 cm
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
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Habit: Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of white waterlily

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Europe

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Culture

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Quick identification of white waterlily

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white waterlily care guide

Keep roots in shallow water or permanently saturated aquatic substrate
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Keep roots in shallow water or permanently saturated aquatic substrate

Fertilizing

Aquatic plant feed used lightly during warm active growth season

Pruning

Deadhead and remove yellow leaves regularly

Propagation

Propagate by division of rhizomes or offsets in summer, place pots in shallow water until established

Growing

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

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