Coming in 2027 or soon to be announced from Jakkaphong of Thailand. Volcano in Snow is a new medium size hardy water lily of pink streaks over a nearly white flower.
The leaves are mottled purple over green like Siam Fantasy.
The stability of this flower may not be perfect as similar varieties in other yellow and pink patterns which sometimes revert to all yellow this could revert to all white or a soft pink almost white you see at the base. More testing over time will tell.
Volcano in snow is a beautiful new hybrid winter hardy water lily none the less and testing of hardiness and stability is continuing. It is a medium lily about three to four feet across on average with average three and a half to five and a half inch flowers similar to Siam Fantasy.
We recommend a 12 inch wide fabric planting container at minimum and three to four fertilizer tablets twice a month in growing season. Plant in full direct all day sunlight for best blooming. 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
Unique “lava on snow” flowers (white petals with red streaks)
Speckled bronze foliage adds interest even when not blooming
Hardy perennial water lily that returns every year when planted properly
A standout centerpiece for lined ponds, container ponds, and earth-bottom shelves
Plant Requirements (quick reference)
Sun: Full sun, 6+ hours of strong midday light
Container: 15–20"+ wide, shallow aquatic container (fabric pots preferred)
Depth (soil surface → water surface): 8–18" (shallower = more flowers)
Spread: ~3.5–4.5 ft at maturity
Flower size: ~4–5.5" across
Soil: Heavy loam topsoil only (no bagged mix, peat, “aquatic media,” or gravel)
Care & Fertilizing (simple schedule)
Fertilizer tablets: 4–6 tablets on the 1st & 15th each month (May–September)
Application: Push tablets 3–4" into the soil around (not on) the crown
Maintenance: Trim spent blooms/yellow leaves; divide every 1–2 years if crowded
Water Lily Planting Tips
Plant shallower (8–12") to warm the crown and boost bud production
Keep surface water open and unshaded—pads are your solar panels for blooms
Never cover the crown with stones or gravel; leave it slightly exposed
Give it space—avoid floaters piling up on pads and blocking sunlight
Do’s & Don’ts
Do
Plant in full sun and heavy loam
Fertilize twice monthly for steady blooms and strong growth
Repot immediately on arrival; keep all parts wet while planting
Don’t
❌ Don’t use compost/peat mixes, “aquatic media,” or gravel
❌ Don’t let floating plants shade the pads
❌ Don’t plant too deep (>18") 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.
