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Small water lilies

Small water lilies

Water lilies with small flowers and leaves for -10 to -40cm.

Water Lilies
Simon van der Velde

Water lilies are the solution against algae in the pond. We have the perfect large or small water lily for every pond. A water lily is enormously important in the pond. The water lily leaf blocks the sun so the water heats up less quickly, reducing algae growth. The water lily leaf also provides a natural hiding place for fish and other underwater life. Our range of water lilies consists only of hardy varieties and you always have a 100% growth and flowering guarantee. For water lilies, I recommend a minimum of 1 basket per 0.5 to 3m². The amount needed per m² depends on how quickly you want to balance the pond and your visual requirements.

Simon van der VeldePond specialist and aquatic plant breeder

Large water lilies

Hardy Blue Water Lily - Nymphaea Blue Queen

- Water lily
- Full-grown plant height: 20 cm
- Placement: -20 to -40 cm

 49,95

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White Water Lily - Nymphaea Albatross

- Large water lily
- Full-grown height: 10 cm
- Placement: -10 to -100 cm

 24,95

In stock

Pink Lotus - Nelumbo - 2 pieces

- Lotus plant
- Full-grown plant height: 60 cm
- Placement: -10 to -20 cm

 49,95

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Dark Red Water Lily - Nymphaea Black Princess

- Large water lily
- Full-grown height: 10 cm
- Placement: -10 to -100 cm

 39,95

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Pond Plant Set - Pink Water Plants

- Combi set
- 9 plants
- Placement: -1 to -100 cm

 59,95

In stock

Pink Water Lily - Nymphaea Pink Opal

- Large water lily
- Full-grown height: 10 cm
- Placement: -10 to -100 cm

 24,95

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Red Water Lily - Nymphaea Attraction

- Large water lily
- Full-grown height: 10 cm
- Placement: -10 to -100 cm

 24,95

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Large Water Lilies - 3 Colors

- Combi set
- 3 plants
- Placement: -10 to -100 cm

 69,95

In stock

Yellow Water Lily - Nymphaea Marliacea Chromatella

- Large water lily
- Full-grown height: 10 cm
- Placement: -10 to -100 cm

 24,95

In stock

Hardy Blue Water Lily + 4 Lotuses

- Combi
- 5 plants
- Placement: -20 to -40 cm

 139,95

In stock

Pond Plant Set - Black Water Plants

- Combi set
- 9 plants
- Placement: -1 to -100 cm

 69,95

In stock

Complete Pond Package - Medium

- For 500 - 1.500 L
- 36 plants + extras
- Placement: -1 to -100 cm

 279,95

In stock

White Lotus - Nelumbo - 2 pieces

- Lotus plant
- Full-grown plant height: 60 cm
- Placement: -10 to -20 cm

 49,95

In stock

Aquatic Plant Package - Medium

- For 500 - 1,500 L
- 36 plants
- Placement: -1 to -100 cm

 179,95

In stock

Pond Plant Set - Special Aquatic Plants

- Combi set
- 9 plants
- Placement: -1 to -40 cm

 69,95

In stock

White Water Lily - 3 pieces - Nymphaea Albatross

- Combi set
- 3 plants
- Placement: -10 to -100 cm

 69,95

In stock

Complete Pond Package - Large

- For 2.000 - 3.000 L
- 93 plants + extras
- Placement: -1 to -100 cm

 649,95

In stock

Water Lily Field - 6 pieces - Nymphaea Drop & Grow

- Large water lily
- Without basket into the water
- Placement: -10 to -100 cm

 179,95

In stock

Pond Plant Set - Blue Aquatic Plants

- Combi set
- 9 plants
- Placement: -1 to -40 cm

 84,95

In stock

Red Water Lily - 3 pieces - Nymphaea Attraction

- Combi set
- 3 plants
- Placement: -10 to -100 cm

 69,95

In stock

Terrace Pond - Pink Lotus

- Complete set
- 13 plants
- Plastic bowl Ø 40 x H 20 cm

 119,95

In stock

Water Lily Field - 30 pieces - Nymphaea Drop & Grow

- Large water lily
- Without basket into the water
- Placement: -10 to -100 cm

 699,95

In stock

Hardy Blue Water Lily - Nymphaea Blue Queen + Oxygen Plants Against Algae

- Water lily + Oxygen plants
- Full-grown plant height: 20 cm
- Placement: -10 to -20 cm

 89,95

In stock

Pond Plant Set - White Water Plants

- Combi set
- 9 plants
- Placement: -1 to -40 cm

 59,95

In stock

Pond Plant Set - Red Water Lily

- Combi set
- 9 plants
- Placement: -1 to -40 cm

 59,95

In stock

Terrace pond - White Lotus

- Complete set
- 13 plants
- Plastic bowl Ø 40 x H 20 cm

 119,95

In stock

White Water Lily - Nymphaea Albatros + Oxygen Plants Against Algae

- Combi set
- 12 plants
- Placement: -1 to -40 cm

 59,95

In stock

Cape Water Lily + Oxygen Plants against Algae

- Water lily + Oxygen plants
- Full-grown plant height: 5 cm
- Placement: -10 to -20 cm

 69,95

In stock

Pond Plant Set - Tropical Aquatic Plants

- Combi set
- 9 plants
- Placement: -1 to -10 cm

 59,95

In stock

Pond Plant Set - White Water Lily

- Combi set
- 9 plants
- Placement: -1 to -40 cm

 59,95

In stock

Red Water Lily - Nymphaea Attraction + Oxygen Plants

- Combi set
- 12 plants
- Placement: -1 to -40 cm

 59,95

In stock

Aquatic Plant Package - Large

- For 2,000 - 3,000 L
- 93 plants
- Placement: -1 to -100 cm

 429,95

In stock

Black Princess + Oxygen Plants

- Combi set
- 12 plants
- Placement: -1 to -40 cm

 69,95

In stock

Pink water lily + Oxygen plants

- Combi set
- 12 plants
- Placement: -1 to -40 cm

 59,95

In stock

Yellow water lily + Oxygen plants

- Combi set
- 12 plants
- Placement: -1 to -40 cm

 59,95

In stock

White Lotus - Nelumbo - 2 pieces + Oxygen plants against Algae

- Lotus plant + Oxygen plants
- Mature plant height: 60 cm
- Placement: -10 to -20 cm

 89,95

In stock

Pink Lotus - Nelumbo - 2 pieces + Oxygen plants against Algae

- Lotus plant + Oxygen plants
- Mature plant height: 60 cm
- Placement: -10 to -20 cm

 89,95

In stock

Pond Crate with 3 Water Lilies Ready-to-Eat - 4 crates

- For 15 - 25 m²
- 3 mature plants per crate
- Placement: -1 to -100 cm

 499,95

In stock

Mini water lilies

Mini Water Lily - Red - Nymphaea Pygmaea Rubra

- Small water lily
- Full-grown height: 5 cm
- Placement: -10 to -40 cm

 29,95

In stock

Mini Water Lily - White - Nymphaea Pygmaea Alba

- Small water lily
- Full-grown height: 5 cm
- Placement: -10 to -40 cm

 29,95

In stock

Complete Pond Package - Small - Red

- For 100 - 500 L
- 19 plants + extras
- Placement: -1 to -100 cm

 139,95

In stock

Pond Plant Set - Red Dwarf Water Lily

- Combi set
- 9 plants
- Placement: -1 to -40 cm

 59,95

In stock

Cape Water Lily - Aponogeton Distachyos

- Vanilla scented water lily
- Full-grown height: 5 cm
- Placement: -10 to -40 cm

 29,95

In stock

Complete Pond Package - Small - White

- For 100 - 500 L
- 19 plants + extras
- Placement: -1 to -100 cm

 139,95

In stock

Mini Water Lily - Salmon - Nymphaea Pygmaea Aurora

- Small water lily
- Full-grown height: 5 cm
- Placement: -10 to -40 cm

 29,95

In stock

Mini Water Lily - Yellow - Nymphaea Pygmaea Helvola

- Small water lily
- Full-grown height: 5 cm
- Placement: -10 to -40 cm

 29,95

In stock

Aquatic Plant Package - Small - Red

- For 100 - 500 L
- 19 plants
- Placement: -1 to -100 cm

 99,95

In stock

Pond Plant Set - White Dwarf Water Lily

- Combi set
- 9 plants
- Placement: -1 to -40 cm

 59,95

In stock

Mini Water Lily - Red + Oxygen Plants against Algae

- Combi set
- 12 plants
- Placement: -10 to -100 cm

 59,95

In stock

Aquatic Plant Package - Small - White

- For 100 - 500 L
- 19 plants
- Placement: -1 to -100 cm

 99,95

In stock

Mini Water Lily - White - Nymphaea Pygmaea Alba + Oxygen Plants against Algae

- Combi set
- 12 plants
- Placement: -10 to -100 cm

 59,95

In stock

Mini Pond Bowl with Plant Set - Red

- Complete set
- 15 plants
- Plastic bowl Ø 40 x H 20 cm

 99,95

In stock

Mini Pond Bowl with Plant Set - Pink

- Complete set
- 15 plants
- Plastic bowl Ø 40 x H 20 cm

 99,95

In stock

Mini Pond Bowl with Plant Set - White

- Complete set
- 15 plants
- Plastic bowl Ø 40 x H 20 cm

 99,95

In stock

Yellow dwarf water lily + Oxygen plants against Algae

- Combi set
- 12 plants
- Placement: -1 to -40 cm

 59,95

In stock

Heron Repel Pond Package - M

- For 750 - 1.500 L
- Floating aquatic plants + extras
- Placement: Loose in the pond

 119,95

In stock

Mini Water Lily - Salmon - Nymphaea Pygmaea Aurora + Oxygen Plants against Algae

- Combi set
- 12 plants
- Placement: -1 to -40 cm

 59,95

In stock

Heron Repel Pond Package - XXL

- For 12,500 - 15,000 L
- Floating aquatic plants + extras
- Placement: Loose in the pond

 699,95

In stock

Heron Repel Pond Package - XL

- For 4,000 - 6,000 L
- Floating aquatic plants + extras
- Placement: Loose in the pond

 319,95

In stock

Heron Repel Pond Package - L

- For 2.000 - 3.000 L
- Floating aquatic plants + extras
- Placement: Loose in the pond

 199,95

In stock

All water lilies

Blue water lily

Blue water lily

White water lily

White water lily

Cape water lily

Cape water lily

Dark red water lily

Dark red water lily

Small water lilies

Mini water lilies

Water lily field water lilies

Water lily field

Lotus plant flower

Lotus

Mini pond sets

Mini pond sets

Frequently asked questions about water lilies

Pond Advice

Water lilies are not only visually appealing, but they also help balance your pond's ecosystem. They reduce algae growth by absorbing nutrients and providing shade, which stabilizes the water temperature. In addition, water lilies provide a natural habitat for various aquatic animals such as fish, frogs and insects.

No, water lilies require relatively little maintenance. It is important, however, to remove dead or damaged leaves and flowers regularly. At Van der Velde Aquatic Plants, you will receive detailed care instructions with your purchase, and our water lilies are bred to be robust and healthy.

Ideally, water lilies should be planted in the spring, mainly in May or June. However, our water lilies are hardy and can be planted year-round, so you can enjoy their beauty every season.

Dwarf water lilies are perfect for smaller ponds, while larger varieties are more suitable for deeper and wider waters. We generally recommend 1 water lily per 0.5 to 3 m³ of water for balanced growth.

Absolutely! At Van der Velde Aquatic Plants, we offer a 100% growth and flowering guarantee. Our confidence is based on years of experience and dedication to growing healthy and thriving water lilies.

Water lily feature

Besides the graceful look that a water lily gives to your pond, it is also a very useful aquatic plant. The water lily leaf covers the surface of the water, thus blocking the sun and thus the heat. As a result, the water heats up less quickly, which ensures that there will be less algae growth. Water lilies also remove nutrients from the water, reducing the chance of water algae growth. Moreover, the leaves are useful for pond animals, because insects such as bees, dragonflies and damselflies find a place to drink water there, and frogs like to warm up in the sun on such a large water lily leaf. Underwater, the leaves provide a fine hiding place for pond fish, for example, should danger threaten from outside the pond.

What kind of aquatic plant is the water lily?

A water lily is a type of aquatic plant belonging to the family Nymphaea. It is a perennial plant that grows in shallow, stagnant water and roots in the bottom of the pond or lake. The leaves of the water lily float on the surface of the water and are often large and round in shape. The flowers of the water lily are large and colorful and are carried by long stems that grow from the leaves. Water lilies are often grown as decorative plants in all kinds of ponds and water features.

What types of water lilies exist?

There are more than 50 different species of water lilies, divided into different genera such as Nymphaea, Victoria and Euryale. These species vary in color, size and flowering time. The water lilies that we: Water Plant Nursery van der Velde Waterplants sell are the large water lily and the dwarf water lily. These waterlilies we sell in different colors and numbers, you can even buy a complete waterlily field from us, then your pond is filled in one fell swoop!

Water lily mini pond

A water lily is a perfect addition for a mini pond, where it provides an attractive and natural look. These charming plants thrive in smaller bodies of water and are relatively easy to maintain. With their floating leaves and striking flowers, water lilies create a peaceful and aesthetically pleasing setting in any mini pond.

A water lily for every pond size

Ponds come in many shapes and sizes. Some have a mini pond, others a huge natural pond. Fortunately, there are many water lilies so there is a suitable one for every pond. Choosing the right water lily is actually quite simple. We look at the number of liters of water in the pond. If you have a large pond of more than 1000 liters of water, then it is best to go for a large water lily. Pond specialist Simon recommends placing large water lilies at a minimum of -20 cm and a maximum of -100 cm deep. Place at least one water lily per 500 to 3,000 liters of water for proper function and beautiful appearance. Of the large water lilies, the white and red water lilies are the strongest. These will also generally grow faster.

Dwarf water lilies

Do you have a very small pond of less than 1,000 gallons of water? Then choose a dwarf water lily. Very small ponds are also called mini ponds or patio ponds. A mini water lily is literally small in size and therefore gets less long petioles and flowers. You therefore plant them less deeply underwater than the large water lily. You place a dwarf water lily at a minimum of -20 cm and a maximum of -40 cm deep. We have several colors in our assortment.

Wintering water lilies

Water lilies are hardy plants, meaning they can withstand cold weather well and bloom every year in the pond. Even after harsh winters, they recover remarkably well, making them a durable and long-lasting addition to any pond. Their annual return with vibrant flowers provides a continually renewing and attractive appearance in your pond landscape.

Planting water lilies

Water lilies are offered as rhizomes, from which leaf stalks and roots grow, and it is important to place them in a flat pond basket so that the roots have enough room to grow. Our range of water lilies are supplied as mature water lily rhizomes, which have been raised in our nursery and hibernated for stronger and healthier growth. Each water lily comes with a professional pond basket, special pond plant clay, aquatic plant food, cover gravel and detailed planting instructions. Water lilies can be planted year-round, but it is recommended to do so in May or June for optimal growth in the summer. Our water lilies are hardy and come with a one hundred percent growth and bloom guarantee. Choose an eye-catcher or add color to your large pond with one of our water lilies!

How do you care for a water lily?

Water lilies for deep and shallow ponds bring many leaves with them. The floating leaves form a beautiful green deck over the pond and provide shade and shelter for fish. By keeping a close eye on the leaves, you keep track of the plant's condition. You'll also know when it's time to prune water lilies and mini water lilies. Does your mini water lily or white water lily have rotting leaves or are they gnawed on? Then it's time to start pruning them to keep the pond clean and the lilies healthy. Because the lily beetle visits your water lilies, you will have larvae under the leaves in addition to gnawed leaves. When these hatch, there are even more insects that attack the leaves. You can recognize this by holes in the leaves and brown, dead leaves. Remove the water lily leaf by cutting off the stem about -20 cm below the water surface. Pruning water lilies is important to properly maintain the pond and can be done before the winter season begins. By cutting off leaves instead of pulling them loose, you prevent roots from getting a rotting spot that can kill them. Pruning is done at so when rotting leaves are visible, or when leaves have been eaten away by snails and insects.

When do water lilies bloom?

Water lilies are placed in the pond in spring, the plants then take about 2 weeks to a month to bloom. The aquatic plant blooms from about May through September and will then produce a beautiful, colorful flower that you can enjoy throughout the season. Most conducive to the lily's growth is a sunny spot where the plant gets about 5 hours of sunlight a day, but it will bloom even without that much sunlight! Aquatic animals such as frogs or toads often use the water lily for shelter, this makes the lily extra fun to watch.

Buy Water Lilies

You can buy a water lily at Van der Velde Waterplants. Every water lily comes directly from our own nursery. We deliver the lilies including pond basket, fertilizer, clay and cover gravel, and you get a 100% growth and flowering guarantee. A water lily costs € 14.95. For this price you get a pond basket, special water plant clay, cover gravel and water lily fertilizer.
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