Virginalis Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Virginalis’)
| Size | 1 Ltr, 3 Ltr, 10 Ltr, 30 Ltr |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Water Lily |
| Sun / Shade | Full Sun |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Growth Rate | Vigorous |
| Native to UK | No |
Virginalis Waterlily is a fragrant white pond plant with strong growth, ideal for large ponds where it provides shade, reduces algae and supports wildlife.
Price range: £24.50 through £148.50 (inc VAT)
Virginalis Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Virginalis’)
A beautifully fragrant white waterlily with elegant blooms and lush foliage, perfect for large ponds and creating a calm, natural water garden setting.
Virginalis Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Virginalis’) is a classic and highly reliable variety, well known for its elegant white flowers, soft fragrance and strong growth. It is an excellent choice for larger ponds where you want both visual impact and practical benefits such as shading and algae control.
This variety produces stunning cup shaped white flowers with warm golden centres, creating a bright and clean contrast against the dark water surface. The blooms appear from June through to September and open fully in the sunlight, offering a peaceful and timeless look that suits both formal and natural pond designs. The gentle fragrance adds an extra layer of enjoyment, especially during warm summer days.
The foliage is equally impressive. New leaves emerge with a subtle purple bronze tint before maturing into rich green floating pads. These leaves spread widely across the surface, helping to reduce sunlight penetration into the water. This natural shading plays a key role in limiting algae growth, improving water clarity and creating a more stable pond environment.
With a spread of around 90 cm to 120 cm, Virginalis is best suited to medium to large ponds. It is a vigorous grower, capable of covering a good surface area, making it particularly useful for larger water features where strong coverage is needed. Because of this, it is not recommended for very small ponds or containers.
Virginalis thrives in still water and performs best in full sun, where it will produce the highest number of flowers. Once established, it is low maintenance and reliably returns each year, making it a dependable long term addition to your pond.
Beyond its beauty, this waterlily provides real ecological value. The leaves create shaded areas where fish and amphibians can shelter, while the flowers attract pollinators. It plays an important role in supporting biodiversity and maintaining a healthy pond ecosystem.
If you are looking for a classic white waterlily with fragrance, strong growth and excellent coverage, Virginalis is a superb choice for larger ponds.
🇬🇧 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
- Fragrant white flowers with golden centres
- Long flowering period throughout summer
- Helps reduce algae by shading the pond surface
- Improves water clarity and balance
- Provides shelter for fish and amphibians
- Attractive foliage with bronze to green colour change
- Ideal for medium to large ponds
- Supports pollinators and pond wildlife
Reasons to Buy
- Classic white waterlily with added fragrance
- Excellent for large ponds needing strong coverage
- Enhances both pond appearance and water quality
- Reliable and easy to grow
- Great for wildlife friendly pond designs
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 performance
- Avoid placing near fountains or strong water movement
- Remove yellowing leaves and spent flowers regularly
- Divide every few years to maintain healthy growth
Flowering Period
June to September
Size and Growing Conditions
Botanical Name: Nymphaea ‘Virginalis’
Common Name: Virginalis Waterlily
Plant Type: Lily
Flower Colour: White
Spread: 90cm to 120cm
Depth: 30cm to 100cm
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 Virginalis 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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