Coming in 2027 or soon to be announced from Jakkaphong of Thailand.
Bangkok Volcano in Snow Hardy Water Lily — “Lava on Snow” Blooms
Bangkok Volcano in Snow (Nymphaea ‘Bangkok Volcano in Snow’) is a striking new hardy water lily from Thailand created by Jakkaphong Sung-ngam. The flowers are pure white with dramatic red streaks—like lava flowing over snow—making this one of the boldest hardy water lilies to hit the water-garden world in years. Even between blooms, the foliage keeps the show going: brown-to-bronze pads with green speckles that look exotic and artistic on the pond surface.
This is a true collector hardy water lily and a rare mutation-style breakthrough in hardy breeding—perfect for gardeners who want something genuinely different in their lineup of pond plants.
Why Customers Love It
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Unique “lava on snow” flowers (white petals with red streaks)
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Speckled bronze foliage adds interest even when not blooming
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Hardy perennial water lily that returns every year when planted properly
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A standout centerpiece for lined ponds, container ponds, and earth-bottom shelves
Plant Requirements (quick reference)
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Sun: Full sun, 6+ hours of strong midday light
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Container: 15–20"+ wide, shallow aquatic container (fabric pots preferred)
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Depth (soil surface → water surface): 8–18" (shallower = more flowers)
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Spread: ~3.5–4.5 ft at maturity
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Flower size: ~4–5.5" across
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Soil: Heavy loam topsoil only (no bagged mix, peat, “aquatic media,” or gravel)
Care & Fertilizing (simple schedule)
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Fertilizer tablets: 4–6 tablets on the 1st & 15th each month (May–September)
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Application: Push tablets 3–4" into the soil around (not on) the crown
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Maintenance: Trim spent blooms/yellow leaves; divide every 1–2 years if crowded
Water Lily Planting Tips
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Plant shallower (8–12") to warm the crown and boost bud production
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Keep surface water open and unshaded—pads are your solar panels for blooms
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Never cover the crown with stones or gravel; leave it slightly exposed
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Give it space—avoid floaters piling up on pads and blocking sunlight
Do’s & Don’ts
Do
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Plant in full sun and heavy loam
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Fertilize twice monthly for steady blooms and strong growth
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Repot immediately on arrival; keep all parts wet while planting
Don’t
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❌ Don’t use compost/peat mixes, “aquatic media,” or gravel
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❌ Don’t let floating plants shade the pads
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❌ Don’t plant too deep (>18") if you want frequent blooms
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.
