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Nymphaea 'Perry's Double White'

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A hardy, compact, free-flowering, evergreen aquatic perennial which has rounded, slightly ruffled, dark green leaves which emerge bronze. Star-shaped flowers pure white flowers with yellow centres, appear from April through to October

Scientific classification

Species: Nymphaea 'Perry's Double White' (Nymphaea 'Perry's Double White')
Genus: Nymphaea
Family: Nymphaeaceae

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Toxicity: Aquatic
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Submerged
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Nymphaea 'Perry's Double White'

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Quick identification of Nymphaea 'Perry's Double White'

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Nymphaea 'Perry's Double White' care guide

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

Keep roots in shallow water or permanently saturated aquatic soil

Fertilizing

Use aquatic fertilizer 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. 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 15-25cm of water; as the plants establish gradually lower the plants to a depth of 50-60cm. See hardy waterlily cultivation for more advice

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