Snow Princess Pygmy Hardy Water Lily

Snow Princess Hardy Water Lily — Miniature White Gem for Small Ponds & Tubs

The Snow Princess Hardy Water Lily is a true miniature hardy water lily with pure-white blooms (1–2") floating over tiny green pads (1–4"). A dependable perennial pond plant, it flowers from late spring into fall and is perfect for patio bowls, whiskey barrels, and compact water gardens where space is limited but elegance is essential.

Why Customers Love It

• Tiny, snowy blooms that sparkle in small spaces

• Heavy bloomer in full sun with simple tablet feeding

• Container-friendly: thrives in 6–12" shallow pots

• Hardy & reliable—returns every year with minimal care

Plant Requirements (quick reference)

• Sun: Full sun, 6+ hours of strong midday light

• Container: 6–12"+ wide, shallow aquatic container (fabric pots preferred)

• Depth (soil surface → water surface): 3–12" (best at 3–8" for more flowers)

• Spread: ~1–2 ft at maturity

• Soil: Heavy loam topsoil only (no bagged mix, peat, or gravel)

Care & Fertilizing (simple schedule)

• Fertilizer tablets: 2–3 tablets on the 1st & 15th each month (May–September)

• Application: Press tablets 2–3" into the soil around (not on) the crown

• Maintenance: Trim spent blooms/yellow leaves; divide annually if the rhizome reaches the pot edge

Water Lily Planting Tips

• Plant shallower (5–12")

• Keep surface water open and unshaded—pads are “solar panels” for flowers

• Never cover the crown with stones or gravel; leave it slightly exposed

• Use wide, shallow containers to encourage rhizome run and more blooms

• Still water shows blooms best; avoid heavy splashing or aeration

Do’s & Don’ts

Do

• Plant in full sun and heavy loam

• Fertilize twice monthly for continuous blooming

• Repot immediately on arrival; keep all parts wet while planting

Don’t

• ❌ Don’t use compost/peat mixes, “aquatic media,” or gravel (they float, rot, or smother crowns)

• ❌ Don’t let floating plants shade Snow Princess—light drives flowering

• ❌ Don’t plant too deep (>12") if you want frequent blooms

Helpful Links

• Full Planting Instructions →

• Waterlily World® Fertilizer Tablets →

• PondGro™ Aquatic Loam Soil →

• Aquatic Containers →

• PondGro™ Fabric Pots →

Shipped as: a live young adult plant (rhizome with leaves/lilypads). Plant immediately in heavy loam soil and set at the recommended depth. Minor leaf yellowing from transit is normal and quickly replaced by new growth.