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

• 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

• Water Lily Fertilizer Tablets 

• PondGro™ Aquatic Loam Soil 

• PondGro™ Fabric Pots 

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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.