Gladstoniana Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Gladstoniana’)
| Size | 3 Ltr, 10 Ltr, 30 Ltr |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Water Lily |
| Sun / Shade | Full Sun |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Growth Rate | Vigorous |
| Native to UK | No |
Gladstoniana Waterlily is a large white pond plant that provides excellent coverage, reduces algae and creates a bold focal point in lakes and large ponds.
Price range: £36.50 through £148.50 (inc VAT)
Gladstoniana Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Gladstoniana’)
A large, powerful white waterlily with bold star shaped blooms and excellent coverage, perfect for lakes and expansive garden ponds.
A striking large white waterlily for lakes and expansive ponds
Gladstoniana Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Gladstoniana’) is a vigorous and highly reliable variety, well known for its large, star shaped white flowers and strong growth habit. Designed for bigger ponds and lakes, this impressive waterlily creates a bold visual impact while also playing an important role in maintaining a healthy aquatic environment.
From early summer through to late season, Gladstoniana produces large, bright white blooms with prominent golden yellow centres. These flowers sit proudly on the water’s surface, opening fully in the sun and creating a crisp, clean contrast against the darker foliage. The size and brightness of the blooms make this variety particularly effective as a focal point in larger water features.
The foliage is equally impressive, with large, rounded green leaves that spread widely across the surface. This extensive coverage helps to shade the pond, reducing sunlight penetration and limiting algae growth. By naturally controlling excess light and nutrient build up, Gladstoniana contributes to clearer water and a more stable pond ecosystem.
With a substantial spread of up to 180 cm, this is a waterlily that requires space to perform at its best. It is ideally suited to large garden ponds, estate lakes and naturalistic water features where it can establish properly without becoming restricted. In smaller ponds, it may quickly outgrow the available space, so careful planning is important.
Gladstoniana thrives in full sun and still water conditions, where it will produce abundant flowers throughout the season. Once established, it is a low maintenance plant that returns year after year, offering both ornamental beauty and practical benefits.
Beyond its visual appeal, this variety is excellent for supporting pond wildlife. The broad leaves provide shelter and resting areas for amphibians such as frogs and newts, while the flowers attract pollinators including bees and insects. This makes it a valuable addition to wildlife focused pond designs.
For pond owners looking to make a strong statement while improving water quality and biodiversity, Gladstoniana Waterlily is a powerful and dependable choice.
🇬🇧 UK-grown aquatic plant: Grown at a dedicated aquatic plant nursery in the South of England and carefully prepared for delivery across the UK.
Key Benefits
- Large white blooms create a strong visual focal point
- Excellent surface coverage helps reduce algae growth
- Improves water clarity and pond balance
- Provides shade and shelter for fish and amphibians
- Ideal for large ponds and lakes
- Strong, reliable and long flowering variety
- Supports pollinators and wildlife
- Low maintenance once established
Reasons to Buy
- Perfect for large ponds and natural water features
- Produces bold, eye catching white flowers
- Helps maintain a healthy pond ecosystem
- Reliable and vigorous grower
- Excellent for wildlife friendly pond designs
Care Instructions
- Place the basket into the pond with leaves floating on the surface
- Gradually lower to the final planting depth as the plant grows
- Position in full sun for best flowering performance
- Avoid areas with splashing water or fountains
- Remove dead leaves and spent blooms regularly
- Divide every few years if required to maintain healthy growth
Flowering Period
June to September
Size and Growing Conditions
Botanical Name: Nymphaea ‘Gladstoniana’
Common Name: Gladstoniana Waterlily
Plant Type: Lily
Flower Colour: White
Spread: 90cm to 180cm
Depth: 50cm to 150cm
Growth Habit: Rooted with floating leaves
Growth Rate: Vigorous
Position: Full sun
Water Type: Still or slow-moving water
Hardiness: Fully hardy in UK conditions
Native to the UK: No
Dispatching Your Pond Plants
Your Gladstoniana Waterlily will be carefully packed to protect the foliage and roots during transit.
Orders received by 11am Monday to Wednesday are normally dispatched on the following working day using a next working day courier service. During busy periods, dispatch may occasionally take an extra day.
To avoid plants being held in depots over a weekend, we do not usually dispatch on Fridays. Highlands and Islands orders using a two day service are not normally dispatched on Thursdays.
Available basket sizes:
- 3 Litre Hexagonal Basket – 18 × 18 × 16cm
- 10 Litre Square Basket – 29 × 29 × 19cm
- 30 Litre Square Basket – 40 × 40 × 28cm
Planting depth is measured from the top of the aquatic basket to the water surface.
Finofil baskets are manufactured in the UK from 100% recycled plastic and are fully recyclable. Their fine dual-mesh construction helps retain aquatic soil while allowing water and nutrients to reach the roots. Basket shape may vary slightly depending on the plant and supplier availability.
Water lily: This Nymphaea is part of our UK-grown water lily collection.
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