Description
Albatross Water Lily is a stunning addition to Massachusetts ponds, blooming with large, fragrant white flowers and golden-yellow centers. These graceful blooms open in sunlight and close in lower light, providing a dynamic display throughout the day. The olive-green floating leaves feature striking red undersides, offering shade for aquatic life and adding contrast to your water garden. With a mature spread of 3–5 feet and blooms that reach up to 8 inches, Albatross Water Lily is ideal for small to medium ponds.
This hardy water lily thrives in shallow, full-sun locations and becomes dormant as water temperatures cool. Plant Albatross Water Lily with the rootstock in a pond basket at a shallow depth, gradually lowering it as it matures. In Massachusetts, ensure the roots are placed deep enough or overwintered in a frost-free location for reliable regrowth. Albatross Water Lily brings beauty, fragrance, and functional shade to any pond setting.
Each plant comes in a 4″ growers pot. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
*This plant may not be in bloom at the time of purchase. Whether pre- or post-bloom, rest assured it’s healthy—just not at its showiest.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Nymphaea 'Albatross'
Color: white, yellow
Light: full sun – part shade
Watering: lives in water
Soil: well draining
Zone: 3 – 10
Plant Shape: spreading
Plant Type: perennial
Mature Size: height (6″ – 24″) , width (3' – 5')
Blooming Season: early summer – mid fall
Growth Rate: medium
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