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Water Lilies > Hardy Lilies
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
Large brilliant white blooms ,with a yellow centre ,which stand clear of the water. Hardy and one of the first lillies to start flowering. White flowers with rounded petals giving it a cup shape and it has almost a porcelain look. .Producing an abundance of large flowers over a long season. Strong grower. Magnificent crimson wine red with golden stamens. Highly recommended. Large star shaped blooms. Speckled leaves. Suitable for deep water. Large double soft pink blooms . Flowers freely. Darkens with age. Absolutely Gorgeous.!!
Large flowers - pale pink deepens with age. Vigorous and prolific. Recommended Striking dark red blooms with golden stamens. Purple/red coloured leaves. Crimson red deepening as the flower ages. Tolerates deep water. One of the largest reds. Yellow flowers. Free flowering. Leaves are an attractive bonus with strong bronze markings. A free flowering variable yellow/apricot blooms. Tolerates deep water and some shade. Very reliable. Attractive red flowers. A small lily suitable for small ponds or tubs. Huge cream blooms. Flowers freely. Tolerates deep water. Vigorous grower with large red/pink/white tri-coloured blooms. Flowers freely and tolerates deep water. Double blooms. Strong pink, fragrant and free flowering. Medium sized blooms. Very delicate pink. Semi double, wide crimson petals with white tips. Large stellate blooms, fragrant and free flowering. A truly superb colour. Large semi double, cup shaped blooms. Strawberry pink, white flecked. Huge fragrant flowers produced freely. Tolerates deep water. Fiery red. Flowers freely. Good value. POND BASKETS Great for all pond plants especially lilies for increased nutrient absorption. Medium 23cm square
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