Tropical Waterlily Bundle – Pick Any 2 Colors
Original price was: $99.99.$79.99Current price is: $79.99.
Grower’s Choice
- Large, show-stopping flowers in a variety of unusual colors and patterns
- Unique lilypads, often with serrated edges
- Blooms late into the fall, long after hardy lilies have gone dormant
- Provides natural filtration and algae control, as well as shelter for pond life
- Prefers full sun or partial shade
- Plant in 18 to 24 inches of water
- Annual. Replace each spring after the risk of frost has passed
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What's in a Box?
We send our aquatic plants via 2-Day Express Service to ensure that they arrive at your door happy and healthy. Express shipping isn’t cheap, but we know how important it is that your plants reach their destination safe and sound.
We ship all of our plants bareroot. That means they will arrive in no or very little soil, with the roots possibly wrapped in wet paper. They may look a little haggard after their journey, but they will spring to life after you plant them.
Waterlilies often arrive as rhizomes with very little growth on them. This is normal, and you can expect them to start growing soon after planting.
Planting Your Waterlilies
Unpack your plants as soon as they arrive. We recommend monitoring the tracking number to ensure someone is home to receive the package, especially on hot days.
To grow out your lily, you will need a fabric Aquatic Lily Planter and some Aquatic Potting Media. Fill the planter with a generous amount of soil, then place the rhizome in the potting media at a 45 degree angle. The end of the rhizome with growth emerging from it should be about 3/4″ above the soil. Gently press two tabs of Aquatic Plant Fertilizer into the soil near the rhizome to help kickstart growth.
Next, cover the soil with a small amount of gravel to help keep the soil in place. Then gently lower the planter into your pond at an angle, placing it about 3 to 6 inches below the surface. Choose a sunny spot for best results.
You might see a little bit of soil make its way into your pond during the planting process. This is normal and will clear up on its own. If you don’t want to wait for the dirt to settle, try adding Rapid Clear.
Tropical Waterlily Care
Waterlilies are extremely easy to care for and are a staple in any backyard garden. Treat them well, and they’ll reward you with beautiful flowers and foliage for years to come.
Fertilizer
Waterlilies are voracious eaters and require lots of nutrients to produce beautiful blooms. Add two tabs of Aquatic Plant Fertilizer once per month during the growing season to maximize flower production. Tropical lilies usually bloom from early summer into mid fall, depending on climate.
Maintenance
As your waterlily grows, you can move it into deeper sections of the pond (up to 24 inches). The stems will grow as needed to reach the surface. Mature lilies can also be planted directly in the pond if desired.
Remove yellowing leaves and dead blooms from the plant during the growing season to minimize organic debris in the pond.
Any plant can take over a pond if given the opportunity. Thin out your plants as desired to prevent excessive growth. Never introduce plants to native waterways.
Winter Care
Tropical waterlilies often bloom late into the fall, long after their hardy counterparts have gone dormant.
Compost your lily at the end of its season and replace in the spring after the risk of frost has passed.
