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Waterplants - Waterlilies and Deep Water Plants
These waterlilies and deep water plants have been selected for their ability to be stuck in the deeper parts of your pond and then grow to the surface. Some are oxygenators while others produce beautiful lily pads and flowers of various colors and shapes.
Learn more about choosing and growing water plants in a wildlife pond in our advice section and find even more information in our resources.
Availability and planting | April to August
The best time of year for planting water lilies and other water plants is April to August, while they are in full growth. If you would like to learn more about choosing and growing water plants, have a look at our advice page.
Aquatic Pot
Aquatic Pot
€1.20
Aquatic Pot Mesh pot for aquatic plants.
Aponogeton distachyos - Water Hawthorn
€12.00
Water Hawthorn Aponogeton distachyos is a deep water aquatic that flowers for most of the year. The scented flowers float gracefully on the surface from May. The plant dies back for a short time in August and then has another burst and continues to bloom well into Autumn. The fragile leaves of the Water Hawthorn may be damaged in transit, remove...
Ceratophyllum demersum - Hornwort (Oxegenator)
€5.00
Hornwort This submerged aquatic perennial is an invaluable oxygenator. Ceratophyllum demersum is capable of growing at great depth which makes it particularly useful for oxygenating deep ponds and lakes. The long stems of feathery foliage float freely in the water unless anchored with weights to keep it in the desired location. Commonly known ...
Nuphar lutea - Yellow Water Lily
€12.00
Yellow Water Lily Also known as brandy bottle from the strongly alcoholic smell of the flowers, Nuphar lutea is a beautiful, vigorous, native plant of still or slowly flowing water, often found in lakes and the backwaters of canalised rivers. It is a large, herbaceous pond-plant with a slowly expanding habit. The deep green, leathery leaves form...
Nymphaea alba - Native white waterlily
€12.00
Waterlily - alba Ireland’s only native water lily, Nymphaea alba has handsome green foliage and white flowers. Best grown about 1 meter deep, but it can grow in up to 3 meters of water if allowed to adjust very gradually, since its growth rate at these depths will be significantly slower. The green foliage forms handsome rafts of lily pads, offe...
Nymphaea Attraction
Nymphaea Attraction
€15.00
Waterlily - Attraction The large, deep rose-red blooms of this very popular, free-flowering lily are flecked with white. The blooms on Nymphaea ‘Attraction’ are sometimes whitish pink until the plant is well established. Suitable for medium to large ponds and lakes Position: Full SunPlanting depth: In water from 40cm (16’’) to 100cm (39") below...
Nymphaea Aurora
Nymphaea Aurora
€17.00
Waterlily - Aurora Medium Growing Waterlily - Changeable Flower Colour: Yellow to Red Intriguingly, the gorgeous blooms of this exceptional water lily are yellow when they first open, turning orange on the second day, and taking on a pinkish-red colour on the third. Nymphaea ‘Aurora’ is an excellent choice for any size of pond. Position: Full Su...
Nymphaea Firecrest
Nymphaea Firecrest
€15.00
Water-lily Firecrest A very pretty, dwarf water-lily, Nymphaea Firecrest is a deciduous aquatic perennial with mid-green leaves. Beautiful, fragrant, pale pink, starry flowers with orange-red stamens are borne from mid-summer to early autumn. The lily-pads spread out over the water, shading it, and providing cover for fish and other water-creatu...
Nymphaea Gonnere
Nymphaea Gonnere
€25.00
Water Lily Gonnere Medium Growing Waterlily - White This water lily has pure white, double flowers with attractive golden centres. Nymphaea ‘Aurora’ is good variety for medium to large ponds and lakes. Scented and free flowering. Position: Full SunPlanting depth: In water from 60cm (24’’) to 90cm (36") below water level.Growth rate: MediumFlowe...
Nymphaea Marliacea Albida
Nymphaea Marliacea Albida
€15.00
Water-lily Marliacea Albida One of the best and most popular white water-lilies for bigger ponds, Nymphaea Marliacea Albida is a deciduous aquatic perennial with mid-green leaves flushed bronze when they emerge. Masses of beautiful, white, double, starry flowers with golden stamens are borne from June to September. The lily-pads spread out over ...
Nymphaea Marliacea Chromatella
€15.00
Water Lily - Marliacea Chromatella Medium Growing Waterlily - Yellow The mottled, olive-green leaves of this majestic water lily provide the perfect setting for its primrose yellow blooms, which have bright golden stamens. Unlike most Water Lilies, this is one of the few that will tolerate a semi shaded position if necessary. Nymphaea ‘Marliac...
Nymphaea Pygmaea Alba - Miniature Waterlily
€25.00
Waterlily - Pygmaea Alba Miniature Waterlily - White This enchanting waterlily has miniature, cup-shaped white flowers and is the smallest of the white lilies. Nymphaea ‘Pygmaea Alba’ is well suited to patio pools and small, shallow water features. Position: Full SunPlanting depth: In water from 20cm (8’’) to 50cm (20") below water levelGrowth ...
Nymphaea Pygmaea Rubra - Miniature Waterlily
€17.00
Waterlily - Pygmaea Rubra Miniature Waterlily - Red The flowers of this exquisite lily open reddish-pink and darken gracefully as they age. Nymphaea ‘Pygmaea Rubra’ has a compact habit which makes it perfect for even the smallest ponds as it is the tiniest of the red varieties. It is also well suited to patio pools and small, shallow water featu...
Nymphaea Rose Arey
Nymphaea Rose Arey
€15.00
Waterlily - Rose Arey Medium Growing Waterlily - Pink The large scented, rose-pink, flowers of this charming water lily can grow up to 8’’ across. It is valued for its free-flowering habit and elegant bronze foliage. Nymphaea ‘Rose Arey’ is suitable for medium sized pond. Position: Full SunPlanting depth: In water from 30cm (12’’) to 70cm (28")...