Overview
Nymphaea 'White Sultan' (H) is a submerged, floating aquatic in the genus Nymphaea, part of the Nymphaeaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Nymphaea 'White Sultan' (H) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include wildlife gardens and low maintenance.
About
Nymphaea 'White Sultan' is a cultivar of the aquatic genus Nymphaea, known for its rhizomatous perennials that grow beneath the water's surface. This deciduous plant produces rounded, floating leaves and distinctive cup-shaped flowers, which appear on or above the water during spring and summer. Suitable for full sun and a range of soil types including loam with neutral to alkaline or acidic pH, it thrives in poorly-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is ideal for wildlife gardens and low-maintenance aquatic settings, propagated by division of rhizomes or offsets in summer.
About the genus
Nymphaea is a genus of hardy and tender aquatic plants in the family Nymphaeaceae. The genus has a cosmopolitan distribution. Many species are cultivated as ornamental plants, and many cultivars have been bred.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Nymphaea
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral, Alkaline, Acid
- Soil moisture
- Poorly-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing or West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed or Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Nymphaea 'White Sultan' (H) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Aquatic
- Habit
- Submerged, Floating
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Nymphaea 'White Sultan' (H)
- Propagation
- Division of rhizomes or offsets in summer
- Pest resistance
- Water-lily beetle, water-lily aphid, brown china-mark moth, false leaf-mining midge
- Disease resistance
- Crown rot, brown spot, water-lily leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Nymphaea 'White Sultan' (H)?
Nymphaea 'White Sultan' (H) prefers full sun. It suits exposed or sheltered positions.
What soil does Nymphaea 'White Sultan' (H) need?
Nymphaea 'White Sultan' (H) grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays poorly-drained.
Is Nymphaea 'White Sultan' (H) hardy in the UK?
Nymphaea 'White Sultan' (H) has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Nymphaea 'White Sultan' (H)?
Division of rhizomes or offsets in summer.
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