Lemon Mist Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Lemon Mist’)

Lemon Mist Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Lemon Mist’)

Soft lemon yellow blooms rising above the water, perfect for adding gentle colour and balance to garden ponds.

The Lemon Mist Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Lemon Mist’) is a beautifully subtle and reliable variety, perfect for bringing a soft wash of colour to your pond. Known for its pale lemon yellow blooms and lush green foliage, this waterlily creates a calming and natural look that blends effortlessly into any garden setting.

Flowering from June through to September, Lemon Mist produces delicate cup shaped flowers in a gentle yellow tone that appears almost pastel in certain light. These blooms rise slightly above the water surface, adding depth and dimension while catching the sunlight throughout the day. The understated colour makes it an excellent choice for those wanting a more natural or wildlife focused pond design.

The foliage is equally impressive, with rich green lily pads spreading across the water to provide excellent coverage. These floating leaves play a key role in maintaining a healthy pond environment. By shading the water, they help reduce algae growth, limit excessive sunlight penetration and stabilise water temperature during warmer months.

With a spread of around 70 cm to 90 cm, Lemon Mist is ideally suited to medium sized ponds. It offers enough coverage to be effective without becoming overwhelming, making it a versatile option for a wide range of pond styles. It also performs well in slightly deeper planting zones, giving you flexibility in placement.

As well as enhancing the appearance of your pond, Lemon Mist actively supports wildlife. The floating leaves provide shelter for fish and amphibians, while also acting as resting platforms for frogs, toads and newts. The flowers attract pollinators, helping to encourage a thriving and balanced ecosystem.

Hardy and easy to grow, this waterlily thrives in full sun and still water conditions. Once established, it requires very little maintenance and will return year after year with reliable flowering.

If you are looking for a soft, elegant yellow waterlily that offers both beauty and practical benefits, Lemon Mist is a fantastic addition to any pond.

🇬🇧 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

• Soft lemon yellow flowers with a natural, calming appearance
• Ideal for medium sized garden ponds
• Provides excellent surface coverage for algae control
• Supports fish, amphibians and pollinators
• Hardy and reliable in UK conditions
• Adds gentle colour without overpowering the pond

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Reasons to Buy

• Perfect for natural style or wildlife ponds
• Easy to grow and low maintenance
• Long flowering period throughout summer
• Helps maintain clear and balanced water
• Versatile planting depth and spread

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Care Instructions

• Place the basket into the pond with foliage floating on the surface
• Gradually lower to the final depth as the plant establishes
• Position in full sun for best flowering results
• Avoid placing near fountains or splashing water
• Remove dead leaves and spent flowers regularly
• Divide every few years to maintain healthy growth

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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 Lemon Mist 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

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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