Water-lily Marliacea Albida One of the best and most popular white water-lilies for bigger ponds, Nymphaea Marliacea Albida is a deciduous aquatic perennial with mid-green leaves flushed bronze when they emerge. Masses of beautiful, white, double, starry flowers with golden stamens are borne from June to September. The lily-pads spread out over the water, shading it, and providing cover for fish and other water-creatures. Plant water-lily Marliacea Albida at 6-10” (15-25cm) depth at first, gradually lowering the basket to the full depth of 20” (50cm). Dead-head the flowers and any yellow leaves. Position: Full sunPlanting depth: Eventually 20” (50cm)Growth rate: AverageFlowering period: Mid-summer to early autumnHardiness: HardySize: to 5’ (1.5m) Aquatic pot and compost variations Aquatic plants come in a variety of pot and compost variations that have different benefits for planting and growing. Mesh Pot (Aquatic Compost)Pot can be removed and plant can be planted directly into soil or margins above or below the water line. Pot and plant can also be placed directly into water to be container grown, but will still need repotting in time. Pot (Aquatic Compost)Pot must be removed and plant should be planted directly into soil or margins above or below the water line. Pot (Regular Compost)Pot must be removed and plant should be planted directly into soil or margins above the water line. Cannot be planted directly into soil below the water line. Photos by David J. Stang and Harvey Barrison, cropped, and licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 and CC BY-SA 2.0 respectively.