Wetplants Hardy Water Lily

Bare-root means the plants are shipped without soil or a pot, with their roots exposed. This is a standard, healthy way to transport aquatic plants, as it allows them to adapt quickly to your specific pond water and soil conditions once planted.

Hardy water lilies typically prefer to be planted at a depth of 12 to 24 inches. Start them at a shallower depth initially, and as the stems grow, you can gradually lower the pot to its final position.

Yes, these are hardy varieties rated for zones 4-11. As long as the roots are below the ice line in your pond during winter, they will go dormant and return the following spring.

Yes, water lilies are heavy feeders. For the best blooms, use aquatic plant fertilizer tablets pushed into the soil around the roots once a month during the active growing season.

Since these arrive as bare-root specimens, they need a short adjustment period to establish their root systems. You can generally expect to see foliage growth within a few weeks, with blooms appearing later in the growing season once the plant is settled.