This plant is available for order; begin shipping May 6th.

Common Name:      Nymphaea 'Wood's White Knight'

Nymphaea 'Wood's White Knight' is an excellent night blooming tropical waterlily with white blossoms. The flowers open in the early evening and stay open till 8-9 in the morning.  Night blooming lilies are an excellent choice for those who have to work all day.  This is a great addition for a medium to large water garden or pond.

Scientific name: Nymphaea x 'Wood's White Knight'

Hardiness/Type: Tropical / Night Blooming

Bloom Season: Spring to fall

Flower Production: Moderate

Flower Color: White

Pad Color: Green

Size: Medium

Container Size: 2 gallon or larger

Fertilizer: 2 to 3 tablets monthly May to September

Hardiness Zone: 8 to 12

Light Conditions: Full sun to partial shade

Available As: Plant


Planting and Care Instructions For Water Garden Plants

TROPICAL WATER LILIES – Day and night blooming – tropical water lilies should be planted in pots at least 12 inches in diameter. A 3 to 5 gallon size should suffice for each lily. Fill the pot half full with a rich garden soil and add 2 to 4 fertilizer tablets, then continue to fill the pot with soil to about 2 inches from the top. The plant should be set upright with the roots buried gently in the soil. Make sure the growing tip of the plant is not buried. Next, add an inch or two of gravel or sand in order to prevent the soil from escaping from the container. Remember to keep the gravel away from the crown of the plant. The plant can now be lowered into the water to a depth of approximately 6 inches. As the plant grows, it can be lowered to a depth of 12 inches. Tropical lilies cannot tolerate cold temperatures and should not be planted until the water reaches a temperature of at least 70 degrees. Planting too early can cause dormancy and restrict the potential growth of the plant. Tropicals bloom from late spring through early fall, depending on the weather.  


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