Dwarf White Waterlily, Dwarf White Water Lily, Nymphaea alba subsp. candida, Castalia candida
Nymphaea candida (Dwarf White Water Lily) is a perennial aquatic plant boasting rounded, glossy, dark olive green leaves, 3-7 in. wide (9-19 cm). Floating on the surface of the water, they create a lovely backdrop for the small white flowers. Each cup-shaped blossom, up to 4-8 in. across (10-20 cm), features 12-24 petals surrounding a conspicuous bouquet of golden stamens. Blooming all summer, Dwarf White Water Lily is native to Eurasia and found in ponds, lakes, and slow flowing streams. This hardy water lily is ideally suited to growing in a small pond or tub in a sheltered, sunny site.
| Hardiness |
3 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Aquatic Plants |
| Plant Family | Nymphaeaceae |
| Genus | Nymphaea |
| Common names | Water Lily |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2" - 4" (5cm - 10cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing |
24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | High |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Garden Uses | Ponds And Streams, Water Gardens |
| Hardiness |
3 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Aquatic Plants |
| Plant Family | Nymphaeaceae |
| Genus | Nymphaea |
| Common names | Water Lily |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2" - 4" (5cm - 10cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing |
24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | High |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Garden Uses | Ponds And Streams, Water Gardens |
How many Nymphaea candida (Dwarf White Water Lily) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Nymphaea candida (Dwarf White Water Lily) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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