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Best Water Lily Plants for Any Size Pond | Growers' Choice

Every water lily you need!

Grown by Caroline

Enfield

Choose your size
Best Water Lily Plants For Any Size Pond | Growers' Choice Pond Plants Best Water Lily Plants For Any Size Pond | Growers' Choice Pond Plants Best Water Lily Plants For Any Size Pond | Growers' Choice Pond Plants

Choose your size

Best Water Lily Plants For Any Size Pond | Growers' Choice Pond Plants
Best Water Lily Plants For Any Size Pond | Growers' Choice Pond Plants
Best Water Lily Plants For Any Size Pond | Growers' Choice Pond Plants
Best Water Lily Plants For Any Size Pond | Growers' Choice Pond Plants
Best Water Lily Plants For Any Size Pond | Growers' Choice Pond Plants
Best Water Lily Plants For Any Size Pond | Growers' Choice Pond Plants

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Best Water Lily Plants for Any Size Pond
Growers' Choice

  • Take the guesswork out of creating a beautiful pond with our growers' best selection of ethereal, floating water lilies
  • All you need for the size of your pond - our grower will select the best varieties available throughout the growing season, with a good mixture of colours and forms
  • Choose from collections containing three dwarfing lilies for small shallow ponds and pots less than 2m squared , medium lilies for ponds between 2-6m squared or vigorous lilies for large deep ponds and lakes over 6m squared
  • These hardy perennial water lilies are easy to care for and have a long summer flowering period between June and September
  • Floating plants provide shade and shelter for fish as well as protecting them from predators like herons. Lily pads reduce the growth of algae and their flowers provide nectar and pollen for bees
  • Grow in full sun and still water, away from fountains and splashing water
  • See individual product pages for detailed care instructions
  • This collection is available with dwarf, medium sized or large water lilies to suit every size of pond
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What to expect

Supplied as

Plant in 1L Aquatic Pot
Our 1L+ pond plants are supplied in Aquatic Pots which have a mesh-like structure allowing you to plant them straight into your pond. The pot maintains the root structure as it enters the water, but allows the plants to root out into the underlying soil.

Height on arrival

Various
Please see individual water lily pages for sizes and colours

Eventual height

20-50cm

Habit

Floating
Rests on the surface of the water with no underwater stem system.

Hardiness

Fully hardy
Hardy to at least -15 degrees c, does not require winter protection.

Spacing

30-50cm
Position plants at least 30cm apart to allow for spreading

Will this grow in my garden?

Can I grow this in a pot?

Yes, the plants in the Best Water Lily Plants collection can be grown in aquatic pots or containers with a depth appropriate to each variety.

How big does it get?

The Best Water Lily Plants will vary in size depending on the specific varieties chosen.

How much sunlight does this need?

The Best Water Lily Plants for Any Size Pond require full sun for optimal blooming.

What kind of soil does this plant prefer?

The water lilies in this collection thrive in heavy loam or clay-based aquatic soil, placed at the bottom of a pond.

How much watering does this plant need?

The plants in the Best Water Lily Plants collection must be kept fully submerged in water at depths appropriate for each variety.

Will this plant need pruning?

The Best Water Lily Plants for Any Size Pond requires the regular removal of dead leaves and spent blooms to maintain water quality.

How hardy is this plant?

The Best Water Lily Plants collection features varieties that are fully hardy (H6), capable of withstanding temperatures down to -20°C across the UK.

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Meet Caroline

A deep dive into sustainable gardening

Nestled amongst wildlife meadows and resident ducks, Caroline’s award winning pond plant nursery in Enfield has been making a splash since 1965, when they invented the (recycled, obvs) aquatic basket. Sixty years and multiple RHS gold medals later, they’re still surprising us with new varieties every year!

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