Nymphaea 'Patio Joe' Winter Hardy Water Lily

The minimum order of three plants is designed to ensure you achieve a full, lush aesthetic in your pond immediately. Planting them in a group creates a more balanced visual impact and allows the lilies to establish a healthy, dense colony more effectively.

As a winter-hardy variety, the 'Patio Joe' is designed to survive cold temperatures. In most outdoor pond environments, the rhizome will remain dormant through the winter and naturally return to growth when the water warms in the spring.

This variety requires high light levels to maintain its vigorous growth and produce its signature salmon pink blooms. For the best results, ensure your pond is located in an area that receives full, direct sunlight for the majority of the day.

Yes, the 'Patio Joe' is completely safe for both shrimp and snails. It provides excellent natural cover and surface area for these invertebrates to explore without posing any risk to their health.

The rhizome should be rooted directly into an aquatic substrate, such as a pond basket filled with heavy clay soil or specialized aquatic planting media. Ensure the crown of the plant is positioned near the surface of the substrate to allow for proper leaf development.