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Nymphaea 'Snow Princess'

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A miniature water-lily with small rounded, dark green leaves which are deep red when young. The white flowers, with golden yellow centres are borne freely from June through to late summer

Scientific classification

Species: Nymphaea 'Snow Princess' (Nymphaea 'Snow Princess')
Genus: Nymphaea
Family: Nymphaeaceae

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Toxicity: Aquatic
Plant type: Up to 10 cm
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Submerged
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Nymphaea 'Snow Princess'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Nymphaea 'Snow Princess'

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Nymphaea 'Snow Princess' care guide

Submerge rootstock fully under still pond water year round
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Submerge rootstock fully under still pond water year round

Fertilizing

Aquatic plant tablet fertilizer monthly in warm growing months

Pruning

Deadhead and remove yellow leaves regularly

Propagation

Propagate by division of rhizomes or offsets in summer, place pots in shallow water until established. See pond plant propagation

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. See pond plants for further advice

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