Hardy Water Lilies
Hardy water lilies come in different shades of white, yellow, orange, peach, pink, red, and even changeable (sunsets and salmons). Water Lilies thrive in warm, still or slow moving water, and should be fertilized approximately every 30 days to keep them blooming well.
DEPTH: 12”-36” below the surface of the water.
WINTER CARE: Lift the water lilies to the surface making them easier to work on. Cut off all old growth. Do Not Remove the new growth at the base of the plant, this is next springs growth. Lower the plant back to the bottom of the pond for the winter.
SPRING CARE: Lift the water lilies back to the surface and check to make sure the tuber is still in the pot (as fish sometimes up-root the tuber during the winter). You should see some new growth. Lower the pot back down where you keep it for the summer. If your lilies are planted directly in your pond, the best time to work on them is when you have lowered the water level for your Spring cleanout. Start fertilizing water lilies when you see substantial growth.
MAINTENANCE: Fertilize monthly to keep the plant blooming. Remove dead foliage and spent flowers regularly throughout the summer, dead heading your lilies will also increase their blooming power.