Pygmaea Alba Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Pygmaea Alba’)

Pygmaea Alba Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Pygmaea Alba’)

A delicate dwarf waterlily with pure white flowers and compact growth, perfect for small ponds, patio containers and wildlife water features.

Pygmaea Alba Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Pygmaea Alba’) is a beautiful miniature waterlily that brings a clean, elegant look to smaller ponds and container water gardens. With its bright white flowers and neat floating leaves, it is one of the best choices for compact aquatic spaces where a full sized waterlily would be too large.

This charming variety produces small, cup shaped white flowers with soft yellow centres, creating a classic and timeless display on the water’s surface. The blooms typically measure just a few centimetres across but are produced freely from early summer through to autumn. In sunny conditions, the flowers open during the day and may release a light fragrance, adding another layer of appeal.

The foliage is made up of small, rounded green lily pads that sit neatly on the water surface. These leaves provide gentle shading, helping to reduce sunlight penetration and limit algae growth. This not only improves the appearance of the pond but also contributes to a more stable and healthy aquatic environment.

With a spread of around 30 cm to 50 cm, Pygmaea Alba is ideally suited to container ponds, wildlife bowls, patio water features and small garden ponds. It offers all the benefits of a traditional waterlily in a much more manageable size, making it perfect for smaller spaces and beginner pond keepers.

This variety thrives in still water and performs best in full sun, where it will produce the highest number of flowers. It is also suitable for use in modern water features such as rills or formal designs, as long as water movement is minimal.

Fully hardy in UK conditions, Pygmaea Alba will return year after year with minimal maintenance. It also supports wildlife by providing shade, shelter and resting areas for insects and amphibians.

For anyone looking to add a classic white waterlily to a smaller pond or container, Pygmaea Alba is a reliable, elegant and easy to grow 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.

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Key Benefits

• Beautiful white flowers with yellow centres
• Compact size ideal for small ponds and containers
• Helps reduce algae by shading the water surface
• Free flowering throughout summer
• Attractive neat floating foliage
• Supports pollinators and pond wildlife
• Easy to grow and maintain
• Perfect for patio ponds and aquascaping

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Reasons to Buy

• One of the best dwarf white waterlilies available
• Ideal for small garden ponds and containers
• Adds a clean, classic look to any pond
• Reliable flowering in sunny conditions
• Low maintenance and beginner friendly

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Care Instructions

• Place the planted basket into the pond with leaves resting on the surface
• Gradually lower to the recommended depth as it establishes
• Position in full sun for best flowering
• Avoid splashing water or strong currents
• 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 Pygmaea Alba 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
• 2 Litre Basket – usually 17cm diameter × 13cm round or 19 × 19 × 9cm square, depending on the plant

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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