Nymphaea 'Perry's Double White' Hardy Lily
Best elegant floral addition for medium to large backyard ponds.
Introduce the Nymphaea 'Perry's Double White' Hardy Lily to your pond for a touch of elegance. This aquatic plant features abundant, multi-double white blooms with a peony-like shape, measuring 4 to 6 inches across. Its fragrant flowers stay open late, enhancing your water garden's sensory appeal. Perfect for medium to large ponds, it thrives in full sun and can spread up to 6 feet wide, growing well in water depths of 6 to 30 inches. Supplied as a healthy bare root tuber, it's ready to bring vibrant life to your outdoor space.
$43.88
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
3
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#3 in Aquatic Plants
Price vs Category Average
+136%
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Hardiness Zones
311
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Who it's for
- Pond keepers looking for natural, chemical-free algae control
- Gardeners seeking a sophisticated, high-impact focal point
- Pond owners wanting low-maintenance, reliable perennial blooms
Who should skip it
- Owners of small ponds wanting to avoid invasive spread
- Owners of shaded ponds or shallow water features
- Gardeners who prefer a hands-off, permanent planting experience
Performance breakdown
Bloom Aesthetics
Peony-like white flowers provide a high-end, elegant visual impact.
Hardiness Range
Exceptional adaptability across zones 3 through 11 ensures reliable seasonal growth.
Fragrance Profile
Late-opening blooms offer a lingering sensory experience for evening pond enjoyment.
Establishment Ease
Bare root tuber format requires careful planting to ensure successful root development.
Pond Compatibility
Safe for fish and invertebrates while thriving in diverse water depths.
Growth Coverage
Rapid spread creates substantial surface cover for medium to large ponds.
Key Specs
Hardiness Zones
3-11
Bloom Size
4-6 inches
Mature Spread
Up to 6 feet wide
Water Depth
6-30 inches
pH Range
6.0-8.0
Hardiness GH
6-18
Packaging
Bare Root
Light Requirement
High Light
Features
- Produces large, multi-double white blooms
- Fragrant flowers stay open late
- Thrives in full sun
- Ideal for medium or large ponds
- Grows 4-6 feet wide
- Blooms are 4-6 inches across
- Supplied as a healthy bare root tuber
- Peony-shaped snow-white flowers
What customers say
Customers consistently highlight the exceptional quality and robust health of the 'Perry's Double White' lily upon arrival. Its remarkable ease of establishment is a key benefit, proving highly reliable even for novice pond owners. Reports indicate quick rooting and successful, prolific blooming, demonstrating that this hardy lily offers premium aesthetic value without requiring complex care. This smooth transition and sustained performance are central to the positive feedback, making it a standout choice for beautiful, low maintenance water gardens.
Know before you buy
This lily thrives in water depths ranging from 6 to 30 inches. For the best growth, ensure the crown of the bare root tuber is positioned within this range.
Yes, as a rhizome plant, it needs to be rooted in a substrate. We recommend using a heavy aquatic soil or a specialized pond planting medium within a container to anchor the roots.
Yes, this is a hardy lily suitable for zones 3-11. As long as the rhizome is kept below the ice line during winter, it will remain dormant and return the following spring.
This variety has a significant mature spread of up to 6 feet. It is best suited for medium to large ponds where it has enough surface area to expand without overcrowding other plants.
Absolutely. The 'Perry's Double White' is completely shrimp and snail safe, making it an excellent addition to a balanced pond ecosystem.
This lily requires high light conditions to thrive. For the most abundant, peony-shaped blooms, place it in an area of your pond that receives full, direct sun throughout the day.
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