Wetplants Hardy Water Lily

Bare-root means the plants are shipped without soil or a pot, with their root systems exposed. This is a standard, healthy way to transport aquatic plants, as it reduces weight and prevents rot during transit. You will need to plant them in an aquatic basket with heavy clay soil or aquatic planting media upon arrival.

These lilies require high light, meaning they need at least 6 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day to bloom consistently. If your pond is in a heavily shaded area, you may see lush leaf growth but very few, if any, flowers.

Yes, these varieties are bred for resilience across hardiness zones 4 through 11. In colder zones, the tubers will go dormant during winter and return in the spring, provided the water in your pond doesn't freeze solid down to the root level.

No, these hardy water lilies do not require CO2 supplementation. While they are low-maintenance, they are heavy feeders; we recommend using an aquatic fertilizer tablet pushed into the soil near the roots once or twice during the growing season to encourage vibrant blooms.

For best results, place the pots so the crown of the plant is 6 to 18 inches below the water surface. If the water is too deep, the leaves will struggle to reach the surface; if it is too shallow, the plant may overheat.