- Botanical name: Nymphaea 'Hermine'
- Common name: Water lily
- Plant Type: Pond
White
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
Nymphaea ‘Hermine’ grows in water depths of 30-75cm, and is therefore suitable for growing in medium-sized ponds. From May to September it bears large, star-shaped pure white flowers in contrast with large olive-green leaves.
The leaves provide a landing pad for thirsty honeybees, while offerering shelter for aquatic wildlife beneath the surface. Water lily leaves also help suppress the growth of algae in summer. For best results grow Nymphaea ‘Hermine’ in full sun and allow the plant to spread. Remember that water lilies thrive in still water, so avoid growing near a fountain or pump.
How to grow Nymphaea 'Hermine'
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Plant size
10cm height
100cm spread
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does not flower in March |
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Plant does flower in May |
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Plant does flower in June |
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Plant does flower in July |
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Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Nymphaea 'Hermine' and wildlife
Nymphaea 'Hermine' has nectar/pollen rich flowers and provides shelter and habitat.
Is Nymphaea 'Hermine' poisonous?
Nymphaea 'Hermine' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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