Nymphaea alba - Native white waterlily Details:Aquatic compost Season of interest: Midsummer to

Season of interest: Midsummer to mid-autumn

peeling off in plates to reveal the reddish-brown bark underneath

A self-clinging climber that is happy with any aspect and will climb up and cover whatever it is grown against

dry and sweet

Position: Flowers best in full sun

Nymphaea alba - Native white waterlily Details:Aquatic compost Season of interest: Midsummer toWaterlily alba Irelands only native water lily, Nymphaea alba has handsome green foliage and white flowers. Best grown about 1 meter deep, but it can grow in up to 3 meters of water if allowed to adjust very gradually, since its growth rate at these depths will be significantly slower. The green foliage forms handsome rafts of lily pads, offering valuable shade and shelter to aquatic wildlife. Suitable for large ponds and lakes. Position: Full Sun