N Pygmaea Helvola

Prolific tiny star-shaped soft flowers. It has the smallest flowers of any hardy nymphaea. Plant in still water away from splashing fountains. Lower gradually so the leaves can stretch to the surface within a few days. Remove dead leaves and flowers during the growing season. Flowers June-September. Minimum depth 15cm; maximum depth 40cm. Minimum spread 30cm; maximum spread 45cm. Dwarf growth rate.