Gonnere Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Gonnere’)

Gonnere Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Gonnere’)

A classic white waterlily with beautifully layered double blooms and a soft fragrance, perfect for adding elegance and calm to any pond.

Gonnere Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Gonnere’), often referred to as the Snowball Waterlily, is a timeless and elegant variety that brings a sense of calm and refinement to any pond setting. Known for its large, double white blooms and gentle fragrance, this waterlily is a popular choice for both traditional and contemporary garden ponds.

The standout feature of Gonnere is its striking flowers. Each bloom is full and layered, resembling a chrysanthemum or soft snowball, with crisp white petals that create a clean and classic look on the water’s surface. These flowers appear from June through to September, opening in the sunlight and closing again in the evening. The subtle fragrance adds an extra sensory element, making your pond feel even more relaxing and inviting.

The foliage begins with a soft bronze tint before maturing into fresh apple green leaves. These rounded floating pads spread across the pond surface, providing valuable shade. This shading helps reduce sunlight penetration, which in turn limits algae growth and supports clearer, healthier water. The leaves also offer shelter for fish and amphibians, creating a more balanced and wildlife friendly pond environment.

With a spread of around 75 cm to 100 cm, Gonnere Waterlily is well suited to medium sized ponds. It provides good surface coverage without becoming overwhelming, making it easy to combine with other aquatic plants for a well balanced planting scheme.

This variety thrives in still water and performs best in full sun, where it will produce the most abundant flowers. It is fully hardy in UK conditions, returning year after year with very little maintenance required.

Gonnere Waterlily is not just about appearance. It plays an important role in maintaining a healthy pond ecosystem by providing shade, reducing algae and supporting wildlife. Whether you are creating a peaceful wildlife pond or a more decorative water feature, this variety is a reliable and beautiful choice.

If you are looking for a classic white waterlily with excellent performance and timeless appeal, Gonnere is one of the best options available.

🇬🇧 UK-grown aquatic plant: Grown at a dedicated aquatic plant nursery in the South of England and carefully prepared for delivery across the UK.

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Key Benefits

• Large double white flowers with elegant layered petals
• Light fragrance adds a calming sensory element
• Helps reduce algae by shading the pond surface
• Provides shelter for fish and amphibians
• Attractive foliage that changes from bronze to green
• Ideal for medium sized ponds
• Supports pollinators and pond wildlife
• Easy to grow and maintain

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Reasons to Buy

• Classic white waterlily with timeless appeal
• One of the best varieties for elegant pond design
• Reliable flowering throughout summer
• Enhances both appearance and pond health
• Low maintenance and long lasting

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Care Instructions

• Place the planted basket into the pond with leaves floating on the surface
• Gradually lower to the recommended depth as it establishes
• Position in full sun for best flowering results
• Avoid strong currents or splashing water
• Remove yellowing leaves and spent flowers regularly
• Divide every few years if the plant becomes overcrowded

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Flowering Period

June to September

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Size and Growing Conditions

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Dispatching Your Pond Plants

Your Gonnere 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:

• 1 Litre Basket – usually 11 × 11 × 11cm square; some varieties may be supplied in a 14cm diameter × 10cm round basket
• 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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