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Hardy Water Lilies
“HARDY” by name and hardy by nature. They can tolerate extremes in temperature, even live under ice in winter and return to their full glory in spring. Lilies like sun. More sun means better growth and more flowers. Some flower in partial shade but all do better in full sunlight.
Growing lilies in pots is preferable to planting into the bottom of the pond. Potting allows easy removal for subdivision and re-potting into new growing medium with fertilizer which ensures vigorous growth next season. Any pot into which the lily will sensibly fit may be used, however due to their vigorous growth the pot should allow for at least a doubling of size in a season. We sell a specialised pond planter basket designed especially for lilies. Lilies grow in sand, soil or clay. A heavy clay based soil is best, especially if enriched with one or two fertilizer tablets. Old cow manure is also good mixed at one part manure to three parts soil. Alternate types of fertilizer may be used, e.g. two tablespoons of slow release fertilizer or half a cup of blood and bone, mixed well throughout the soil.
Placing a layer of fine gravel or sand on top of the soil in the pot can be useful to reduce dirtying the water in your pond and also to discourage fish from ‘gardening’. In either case the tip of the rhizome must show above the planting medium. Always water well before placing the pot in the pond to reduce soiling of the pond water.
DO NOT USE POTTING MIX OR LIGHT SILTY SOILS.
Depth of water above the soil is important. Best results can be expected if the water is between 25 - 40cm (10 - 16 inches) above the soil surface. In deep ponds, pots can be raised by standing them on bricks. When re-potting cut the large porous roots back almost to the rhizome and reduce it in size also. Remember that heavy pruning results in better growth and flowers next season.
All plants are supplied bare rooted ie. unpotted -in sealed and labelled bags
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Hardy Lily - Ambilis
Large flowers - pale pink deepens with age. Vigorous and prolific. Recommended
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Hardy Lily - Attraction
Crimson red deepening as the flower ages. Tolerates deep water. One of the largest reds.
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Planter Basket- medium
POND BASKETS
Great for all pond plants especially lilies for increased nutrient absorption.
Medium 22cm round
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The 7 Balls Fertiliser Tablets
JBL FERTILIZER TABLETS- The 7 Balls
Simple, fast and clean.
Just push 1 or 2 tablets down near the roots at the start of the growing season.
Excellent for all aquatic plants.
Price per box of 7 tablets
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Aquatic Plant Fertiliser Tablet
JBL FERTILIZER TABLET
Simple, fast and clean.
Just push 1 or 2 tablets down near the roots at the start of the growing season.
Excellent for all aquatic plants.
price per tablet
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