J and J Aquafarms Water Lily

To plant your tuber, place it in an aquatic planting basket filled with heavy clay soil or a dedicated aquatic potting mix. Secure the tuber at a slight angle with the growing tip facing upward and near the surface, then cover the soil with a layer of pea gravel to keep the plant in place and prevent fish from disturbing it.

Yes, this variety is exceptionally hardy and can survive winters down to zone 2. As long as the tuber is planted deep enough in your pond to avoid freezing solid, it will go dormant in the winter and return in the spring.

Given its vigorous growth rate and 9-inch leaves, you should allow for adequate surface coverage. It is best suited for medium to large ponds where it has room to spread without completely choking out other aquatic life.

Once established, this lily is relatively low-maintenance. You may want to occasionally remove yellowing leaves to keep the plant tidy and encourage new growth, but it generally thrives with minimal intervention.

Yes, this water lily is safe for ponds containing fish. Because it arrives as a disease-free, state-inspected tuber, you do not need to worry about introducing parasites or harmful pathogens into your established ecosystem.