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Nymphaea Pygmaea alba

    Description

    Nymphaea pygmaea alba is a charming dwarf white water lily, ideal for bringing classic elegance to smaller ponds and patio water features. This compact lily produces miniature, cup-shaped white flowers from June to September, creating a long-lasting display over the summer months.

    As one of the smallest white water lilies, Nymphaea pygmaea alba is particularly well suited to shallow pools and containers where space is limited. The floating leaves help provide surface cover, which can reduce light penetration and offer shelter for pond life, supporting a more balanced garden pond environment.

    This hardy water lily prefers full sun to flower at its best and is an excellent choice for adding colour, structure and a natural look to formal or informal ponds. Its neat, dwarf growth habit makes it easy to integrate into even the most compact water garden design.

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    Nymphaea Pygmaea alba

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      Delicate miniature white blooms perfect for small patio pools and water features.

      £30 £28

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      • Delivery within 2-5 working days
      • Perfect for small ponds, patio pools and compact water features
      • Dwarf habit gives neat cover without overwhelming small spaces
      • Floating leaves give surface cover and shelter for pond life
      • Long flowering season adds classic white blooms all summer

      Delicate miniature white blooms perfect for small patio pools and water features.

      Description

      Nymphaea pygmaea alba is a charming dwarf white water lily, ideal for bringing classic elegance to smaller ponds and patio water features. This compact lily produces miniature, cup-shaped white flowers from June to September, creating a long-lasting display over the summer months.

      As one of the smallest white water lilies, Nymphaea pygmaea alba is particularly well suited to shallow pools and containers where space is limited. The floating leaves help provide surface cover, which can reduce light penetration and offer shelter for pond life, supporting a more balanced garden pond environment.

      This hardy water lily prefers full sun to flower at its best and is an excellent choice for adding colour, structure and a natural look to formal or informal ponds. Its neat, dwarf growth habit makes it easy to integrate into even the most compact water garden design.

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      Product Details
      • Plant Type: Water Lilies
      • Placement Zone(s): 3
      • Planting Depth: 20 cm to 50 cm - Plant so the crown sits 20–50 cm below the water surface in still water
      • Plant Spread: 30 cm to 50 cm
      • Flower Colour: White - Produces miniature, cup-shaped white water lily flowers
      • Flowering Months: Blooms from June to September for a long summer display
      Growing Instructions

      Open your water lily as soon as possible after delivery, remove any protective wrapping, and place it straight into clean water while it rehydrates. If it looks a little soft or flattened from travel, this is normal and it should usually recover after a short rest in shade. For fuller arrival guidance, see Receiving and Caring for Your Pond Plants.

      Plant your miniature water lily in a still, sunny position where it will receive plenty of light through the growing season. Miniature water lilies are especially well suited to container ponds, patio ponds and smaller garden ponds, where they provide controlled surface cover without overwhelming the space. Always follow the planting depth shown on the plant label provided. Depth is measured from the top of the basket or soil surface to the water surface.

      All Edenmere water lilies are supplied in aquatic baskets and can be placed directly into the pond. If the plant arrives in active growth, lower it into deeper water gradually over several days so the leaves can adjust naturally and continue floating on the surface. Avoid placing lilies near fountains, waterfalls, splashing returns or strong moving water, as water lilies grow and flower best in calm conditions. Once you have positioned the basket correctly, try to leave it in place so the plant can establish properly. For help judging the right planting zone and overall pond balance, see Pond Planting Zones Guide, Deep Water Planting Guide and How Many Pond Plants Do I Need?.

      Care Instructions

      Hardy water lilies are generally straightforward to care for once established. Through the growing season, remove any yellowing, damaged or tired leaves, and trim away spent flowers to keep the plant tidy and encourage continued flowering. In autumn, clear away foliage as it dies back naturally so the plant goes into winter cleanly. Water lilies are usually resilient, but routine tidying helps reduce stress and keeps the crown in better condition.

      Feeding is usually beneficial in spring, especially in newer ponds, in baskets that have been in place for some time, or where growth and flowering seem weaker. A suitable aquatic fertiliser is the best choice. In richer, more mature ponds, feeding may be needed less often, so it should be guided by plant vigour rather than treated as essential in every case. If the basket becomes congested and flowering declines, the plant can be lifted and divided at the appropriate time and replanted using proper aquatic compost only in an aquatic basket. For products to support this, see our Aquatic Plant Fertiliser and Aquatic Potting Compost ranges.

      Once a water lily is in its final position, it is usually best not to move it unnecessarily. Lilies prefer to settle and establish in one place. In winter, most hardy lilies can simply be left in the pond at their correct depth while they die back naturally; there is usually no special winter action required beyond removing dead foliage and leaving the basket undisturbed unless division is genuinely needed.

      Water lilies are generally robust, but occasional problems can occur. The most common issues include water lily aphids, water lily beetle, China Mark moth and leaf spot. In many cases, removing affected leaves promptly and keeping the plant growing strongly is enough. More serious problems such as crown rot are less common but should be dealt with quickly by removing and destroying the infected plant. If your pond contains fish or koi, be aware that leaves, flowers and even baskets may be disturbed or damaged, so some protection may be sensible in vulnerable ponds. For broader aftercare, see Receiving and Caring for Your Pond Plants.

      Growers Tips

      Miniature water lilies are at their best in container ponds, patio ponds and smaller water spaces where scale matters. In ponds of this size, one well-chosen lily is often enough, especially once it has had time to establish. Avoid overcrowding the surface with too many floating-leaved plants, and remember that pond balance usually comes from combining one appropriately sized lily with Oxygenating Pond Plants and a restrained choice of marginals rather than trying to fill every gap immediately. Your wider planting plan should still leave some open water visible in summer.

      If flowering is weaker than expected, check the basics first: sunlight, planting depth, congestion and feeding. In very small ponds and container ponds, plants can use available nutrients more quickly, so closer attention to feeding may be helpful over time. Miniature lilies are often most effective when treated as elegant, controlled surface plants rather than packed tightly alongside several competing floaters. For helpful companion planting, explore Oxygenating Pond Plants and Floating Pond Plants. For wider guidance on pond balance and surface coverage, see Balanced Pond Planting Guide and How Many Pond Plants Do I Need?.

      Wildlife Tips

      Miniature water lilies provide light surface cover, gentle shade and refuge without closing over a smaller pond. That makes them especially useful in container ponds and compact wildlife ponds, where it is important to support pond life while still leaving open water visible. They work particularly well when combined with Oxygenating Pond Plants, which help support water balance below the surface, and with a restrained selection of marginals around the edges.

      For most small ponds, it is best to maintain a balanced mix of planting rather than trying to cover the whole surface. A miniature lily can contribute to the recommended summer surface cover while still keeping the pond open, accessible and in scale with the space. If fish are present, some disturbance to leaves or flowers may occur, so monitor vulnerable new growth.

      Ordering, Shipping, Tracking and Returns
      Ordering & delivery


      Some products are ready for immediate dispatch, while others are sold for a later delivery period so that they can reach you in good condition and at the right point in the growing season.

      The expected delivery period for the product or variant you choose will be shown below the Add to basket button and again in the basket and checkout.

      30 litre plants and some larger items are sent by specialist pallet delivery rather than standard parcel.

      If your order contains products with different delivery timings, it may be split into more than one shipment. Plants or products that are ready for immediate dispatch will normally be sent first, while later-season plants will be sent when they are ready. This helps us send live plants at the appropriate point in the season and in suitable condition to travel.

      For full details, please see our Shipping Policy.

      Delivery costs

      Add your delivery address and postcode during checkout to see the delivery options available for your order.

      Current standard charges for mainland UK include:

      • £5.95 Standard Delivery
      • £49.95 Specialist Pallet Delivery – used for 30 litre plants and certain other larger items and usually delivered within 4-15 working days. Where needed, we or the carrier will contact you to arrange a suitable delivery date.

      Highlands & Islands delivery options are shown at checkout. Current charges are:

      • Royal Mail from £5.95
      • Parcel Force from £24.95
      • Specialist Pallet Delivery from £99.95 to £174.95

      The correct charge for your order and postcode will always be shown before you place your order. For full details, please see our Shipping Policy.

      Tracking your order


      After placing your order, you should normally receive an order confirmation by email.

      We will also send a dispatch confirmation when your order leaves for delivery, together with tracking details where they are available.

      If your order is sent in more than one shipment, you may receive separate delivery updates.

      For full guidance, please see Track My Order.

      Returns & problems on arrival

      Because we sell live aquatic plants and molluscs, some parts of our policy work differently from standard retail.

      Live plants and molluscs are perishable and are not suitable for routine returns once they have been prepared for dispatch.

      If there is a genuine issue on arrival, please contact us within 24 hours using the form on our Contact page, with your order number, photographs, and a short explanation.

      We will always review genuine issues carefully and fairly. Depending on the circumstances, the appropriate remedy may include a replacement, refund, or partial refund where appropriate.

      Please do not send anything back unless we have agreed this with you in writing first.

      For full details, please see our Refunds & Returns Policy.

      Contact & business details

      Edenmere is a trading name of Solilium Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales.
      Company No. 16810551
      Registered office: 128 City Road, London EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom
      If you need help, please use the form on our Contact page.
      The customer services opening hours are Monday to Friday 09.00 – 17.00.
      If the matter is urgent, you may also call us on 01865 537277.

      For full details, please see our Terms of Service and other policy pages.

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