Waterlilies

Red-orange cup-shaped flowers, blushed and streaked with cream and yellow, reach 8 inches across. Plant spread of 4 feet. Suitable for small and medium sized ponds in full sun or partial shade. Thrives in hot climates. Long blooming showy flowers. USDA ZONES 6-11.

IHL Nymphaea 'Andreana'1

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One of the more unusual hardy lilies because of its variegated leaves, which feature blotches of cream and pink on a green field. Flowers sport long, narrow, pale pink to off-white petals. USDA ZONES 4-11

An old favorite among pond keepers, this is one of the brightest reds, which is well set within a ring of white sepals. Always reliable and well suited to medium to large ponds. USDA ZONES 4-11.

Robust growth with lots of flowers. Leaves are bright green; flowers, pale peach-colored, darker near the base. A lovely plant with much to offer to owners of medium-sized to very large ponds. USDA ZONES 3-11.

One of the darkest red waterlilies on the market, with hints of black. Leaves start maroon and mature to bright green. Flowers are 5-6 inches across. Leaves are 8-9 inches across, with a plant spread of 3-6 feet. Prefers full sun. USDA ZONES 4-11.

IHL Nymphaea 'Black Princess'1

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Another robust yellow that will fit into almost any pond. Flowers are very fragrant, and are produced in good numbers. In southern California, it blooms well into October. Will tolerate shade well. USDA ZONES 3-11.

IHL Nymphaea 'Charlene Strawn'2

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One of the all-time favorites among hardy lilies. Nicely variegated leaves spread to 5 or 6 feet, and are lovely foils to the richly toned, canary yellow flowers, many of which have a light pink blush at the base of the petals. While it prefers full sun, Chromatella is considered to be among the more shade-tolerant of hardies. USDA ZONES 3-11.

IHL Nymphaea 'Chromatella'1

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Useful in medium-sized ponds, Colorado can also form large colonies of free flowering plants. Flowers are rich, pink-peach, and produce a sweet fragrance. Colorado will maintain foliage in mild winters and has been known to bloom out of season. Leaves are lightly variegated medium green, up to 8" wide. 3-5' leaf spread. USDA ZONES 3-11.

IHL Nymphaea 'Colorado'1

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This changeable waterlily is yellow with a rose-apricot blush when first opening and gradually changing to a coppery red as the blossoms mature. Outer petals tend to retain a somewhat yellow color, stamens are orange. USDA ZONES 4-10.

Also known as Hollandia, this waterlily has huge, double, light pink flowers that are darker in the center and become a deeper pink with age. It is an early bloomer, and slightly fragrant. This waterlily is recomended for the medium to large watergarden. USDA ZONES 4-9.

Also known as N. 'Aflame'. The most brilliant of hardy reds. A uniform shade of vermillion-crimson with garnet stamens tipped yellow. Blossoms have a rich spicy odor,and are about 7 inches across. This is one of the best red hardies. Its flowers are long lasting and strikingly colored. This waterlily is not a rampant grower, so it is not likely to overwhelm even small ponds. USDA ZONES 4-9.

The beautiful 8-10 inch flowers are white with a yellow center and rest on the water's surface. The leaves are dark green and finely variegated. It is a vigorous grower and a prolific bloomer. USDA ZONES 4-9. Also called N. 'Virginia'.

A small lily suited to small ponds and tub gardens. The flowers are a creamy white. It produces single, tulip-shaped white blooms that are 3 to 4 inches wide. The heart shaped leaves are up to 6 inches across and spreads to 2 to 3 feet across. Plant in full sun. Cold hardy to about 15 degrees F.

IHL Nymphaea 'Hermine'2

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Free flowering fragrant yellow flowers with cream centers, blooms summer through fall. Prefers full sun. Good for medium to large water gardens. 6-12' leaf spread. USDA ZONES 4-11

Large two-toned yellow and peach flowers, held above the water. Large spread of leaves, prefers medium to large ponds and more depth in water. Slight mottling variation on leaves. USDA ZONES 4-9.

Also known as Pink Gonnere. The flowers are large and double. The outer petals are spotted with rose, and inner petals are of a deeper pink. This waterlily is recomended for small to large watergardens. USDA ZONES 4-9.

Medium/large hardy water lily from the growers in Thailand. Creamy peach flowers measure about 4 to 6 inches across. Leaves are about 6 to 8 inches across with purple/bronze marbling. Spread of 6 to 8 feet, prefers full sun. One of the few viviparous hardy water lilies, with daughter plants growing from flowers. USDA ZONES 4-9.

IHL Nymphaea 'Mangkala Ubol'4

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Developed in 1887, this is one of the original varieties of waterlilies available to the public. It is an easy plant to grow as it does well in both shallow and deeper ponds, and in sun or shade. It blooms very well, and the very light pink blush in the otherwise white petals give it an elegance of appearance that makes its continued popularity easy to understand. USDA ZONES 4-9.

Large double bright fuschia blooms, 6 to 8 inches in diameter. Green to bronze leaves spread about 6 to 7 feet. Bright pink flowers contrast nicely with maroon leaves. Prefers 6 to 8 hours sun per day. USDA Zones 4-11.

The blossoms have orange inner petals, the color deepening with age, the outer petals are apricot changing to a deep pinkish orange by the third day. This is an ideal choice for a small watergarden or tub garden. Can be used in larger ponds effectively as a mass planting. USDA ZONES 4-9.

This waterlily has medium pink flowers and a nice fragrance. It is a good choice for a medium to large watergarden or a natural pond. It is fairly free flowering and blooms most freely when planted in a large container. USDA ZONES 4-9.

Red flowers with distinctive crinkled petals. Clear green leaves. Prefers full sun. Flower size is 4-6" with leaf spread 4-6' USDA ZONES 3-11

Blossoms are uniformly bright pink. Well established plants frequently produce flowers 8 inches in diameter. Leaves are medium to dark green and exhibit the leaf shape characteristics of its ancestor, Nymphaea odorata. That is, they are not as long as they are wide. Another N. odorata characteristic of Rose Arey is the sweet fragrance. Very well suited to large ponds, in deep or shallow water. USDA ZONES 4-9

Inner petals are rich strawberry pink; outer petals are pale pink that fades with age; 6 to 7 inch star shaped flowers; slight fragrance. 8 to 9 inch green leaves; spread of 3 to 4 feet; new leaves are purplish. Very free flowering. USDA ZONES 3-11

One of the famous "Changeables", with blossoms opening chrome yellow and changing gradually to shades of red-orange. The blossoms are held above the water and present a lovely display in the peak of the season. The foliage is a rich green mottled with fine, deep brown and purple markings at the edges when the leaves are young, fading slowly as the leaf ages. It is well suited for medium to large ponds. USDA ZONES 4-9

The blossom is creamy yellow when it first opens, then becomes orange, and finally red when about to fade. It is star shaped and about 4 inches in diameter. Foliage is green, heavily mottled with maroon. It is well suited for border plantings in shallow water and in tub gardens. USDA ZONES 4-9

A semi-dwarf, bright yellow charmer that sets its 4 -5 inch flowers among variegated leaves that reach 6 inches in diameter. Good bloomer, naturalizes well in gravel bottom ponds. Flowers lightly scented.

Similar to Sunrise, large creamy yellow flowers with faint rose streaks towards the bottom of the petals. Leaves are variegated with fine markings on the back half, and larger markings on the front half. It spreads 3 to 5 feet. USDA ZONES 4-10

Vesuve produces with very dark red blossoms 6 to 7 inches across very similar in color to Escarboucle. Flowers are 6" in diameter and stay open longer than most lilies. The young leaves are dark red mottled with brown, becoming green as they mature. Tolerates deep water. USDA ZONES 4-9.

Strikingly variegated orange-peach-pink bloom, finely striated and speckled with yellow. Fast grower, prolific bloomer, stays compact. USDA ZONES 4-11.

Native American water lily also known as the Fragrant Water Lily, Alligator Bonnet or Beaver Root. Fragrant white flowers 2-4 inches across. Bright green leaves up to 6 inches across, with red underside. Plant spread of 3-5 feet. This is a parent of many familiar white and pink hybrids, most of which exhibit the characteristic red underside on the leaves, and almost all of which are sweetly fragrant. USDA ZONES 3-11.

IHL Nymphaea odorata - American waterlily1

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Unidentified hardy lily. This may have gotten mixed up in our tanks, and we're not sure what color or size it is. If you're willing to take a gamble, we'll give you a discount! (This may even be a lily that's not listed in our regular items!)

IHL Unidentified Hardy Lily1

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Very pale blue large flower with feathery yellow center, stands 3-4 inches above the water surface. ZONES 8-11

ITL Nymphaea 'Albert de la Stang'1

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This is one of the all time favorites for vigor, beauty, and size. Leaves easily reach 18 inches in diameter and are beautifully mottled with irregular purple variegations. Flowers are a combination of pink, yellow, and orange. Some say that it is like a Tequila Sunrise. They are generally over 6 inches in diameter during the peak season. Here in Southern California, we frequently have flowers through the winter. USDA ZONES 8-11

Large white blossoms, wide petals, and is a strong grower and a prolific bloomer. An excellent waterlily for medium to large watergardens. USDA ZONES 8-11

Petals are chartreuse half-way up and then shade to a light blue. USDA ZONES 8-11

ITL Nymphaea 'Anne Emmett' 1

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The blossoms are deep blue, 10 to 12 inches across, have a spicy fragrance, and stand 6 to 8 inches above the surface of the water. This waterlily is a good choice for a large pond in a temperate climate. When stunted, this waterlily can do well in tub gardens or small ponds. USDA ZONES 8-11

Light blue flowers with green, viviparous leaves. May be grown as a dwarf or as a full-sized plant. In either case, it is a generous bloomer, and, because of its viviparity, might naturalize in undisturbed areas of the pond. USDA ZONES 8-11

One of the all-time favorites. Large, deep blue flowers with large, lightly variegated leaves. Excellent bloomer. Will tolerate mild winter temperatures, sometimes blooming well into fall. Good for medium to large ponds. USDA ZONES 8-11

This is a beautiful pink night bloomer, the flowers often stay open until noon. The color of the blooms is a medium to dark pink, they are held high above the water's surface. The leaves are a medium to olive green with serrated edges. It does well in medium to large ponds in shallow water. USDA ZONES 8-11

A fragrant and free blooming tropical that opens early in the morning and stays open until late evening. Medium blue outer petals and pink inner petals. Large oval leaves are heavily mottled with purple. ZONES 9-11

This waterlily is among the most richly scented of the tropicals, with pink flowers that can attain sizes approaching 10 inches in diameter. The leaves are olive green with fine, purple variegations. Well placed, this is an extremely elegant waterlily. Adapts well to small ponds. Tolerant of mild chills. USDA ZONES 8-11

Fragrant, white flower that stands high above the water on a robust stalk. Round leaves are green with splashes of burgundy. Viviparous. 2' - 3' foot leaf spread. Excellent choice for small fountain basins, barrel planters. ZONES 8-11

This charming lily is both beautiful and very tough. It produces red-violet flowers and finely variegated leaves. It will grow to large size, but it is easily stunted with good results. It is one of the most vigorously viviparous lilies around, and it will grow well into fall in mild climates. USDA ZONES 8-11

This is one of the best of the ‘red’ tropicals. In the spring and summer it almost always has numerous, large, hot pink, cupshaped flowers on display. The leaves are green becoming red on the edges with age. A good choice for a medium to large watergarden. USDA ZONES 8-11

Green and purple mottled leaves with a clear blue flower reaching to tips of purple. Free flowering with 4-5" flowers and 4-5' leaf spread. Slight fragrance makes this a sweet surprise. Excellent for use in any size water garden. USDA ZONES 8-11

One of the most beautiful of lilies. Leaves are mostly green with slight variegations, but the flowers are the richest red violet, with nearly black sepals, giving this plant a high place on my list for shear lushness and natural beauty. USDA ZONES 8-11

A viviparous waterlily that has large, light pink flowers with yellow centers. The leaves are dark green with red blotches. It is one of the most prolific of the viviparous waterlilies. USDA ZONES 8-11

Lilac pink flowers 6-8 inches across, with a feathery center. Dark green leaves with splashes of burgundy. Medium plant spread. USDA ZONES 8-11

Flowers are sky blue, 6 to 9 inches in diameter, saucer shaped, with broad petals and long peduncles holding them high above the water's surface. Leaves are green and marbled with brown. USDA ZONES 8-11

Free flowering deep purple lily with a bright yellow center. Very sweet fragrance. Flowers can be 5-6 inches across. Compact plant. Green leaves with purple underside. Tolerates shade and cool temperatures. Viviparous, produces new plants in the center of it's leaves. USDA ZONES 8-11

Queen of Siam is one of the nicest waterlilies in our collection, and with its large, boldly variegated leaves, and its deep pink flowers, it draws attention to itself from afar. The fact that it is viviparous means that it can naturalize easily in well established ponds. USDA ZONES 8-11

Fragrant, pale blue flowers 6-8 inches across. Star like petals. Oval green leaves with burgundy mottling. Does well in a medium or large pond. Similar to Wood's Blue Goddess, but with heavily mottled pads. USDA ZONES 8-11

Another fine viviparous lily, this one has dark green leaves and blue-violet flowers. It is one of the bloomingest fools in the pond, and will produce numerous flowers, almost non-stop, all season. USDA ZONES 8-11

A beautiful light pink night bloomer. The blossoms generally stay open into late morning. Leaves are a medium green and large. USDA ZONES 8-11

This is a beautiful, free blooming, purple and white lily that will grace any pond. The petals are a rich violet on the ends and change to white at their bases. It's viviparous, new plants develop in the center of the leaves. A well fed plant will produces numerous offspring in a season. An altogether outstanding plant which can be grown in virtually any pond. USDA ZONES 8-11

ITL Nymphaea 'Tina'2

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The fragrant, pale blue flowers can grow to to 6 to 8 inches in diameter, and stand high above the water. This is one of the most generously blooming waterlilies, and frequently has as many as a half a dozen flowers open on a single day. The leaves are large, glossy green, with no variegations. USDA ZONES 8-11

Large, pure white flowers, held about a foot over the water's surface. Petals are long and pointed. Leaves are a bright medium green and can get large. Good for medium to large ponds. USDA ZONES 8-11

One of the large and exotic lilies from Australia. The beauty has large green leaves that grow to 30" in diameter in nature, and 10" - 12" blue flowers that are held well above the water. Rarely that large in domestic ponds. Picky about cool weather, but if you have the climate and space, you'll be the only one on the block with such a thing in your pond.

Also known as Tiger Lotus, White Lotus, or Egyptian White Water-lily. Beautiful green leaves with sharply serrated margins. Bright white flowers. Also used as an aquarium plant. Night bloomer. Native of Africa.

This rare offering is one of the smallest of the water lilies. It comes from Madagascar, and is the most recently named species of Nymphaea. It produces small leaves, each with a red spot in the middle, and small pink/white flowers. It will grow and bloom in an aquarium or a pond, is shade tolerant, but will live in partial sun, and it reseeds freely. Can be grown in small barrel ponds on warm patios, or in well lit terrariums. USDA ZONES 8-11

ITL Nymphaea minuta4

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Unidentified tropical lily. This may have gotten mixed up in our tanks, and we're not sure what color or size it is. If you're willing to take a gamble, we'll give you a discount! (This may even be a lily that's not listed in our regular items!)

For the purpose of initial potting or seasonal re-potting of Water Plants. For vigorous plants and beautiful flowers all season. This is our custom potting mixture, used by us in our business for over 35 years. Our plants won awards for Best Water Plants in a Landscape Contractor's Garden Display at the Del Mar Fair for over 20 years.

Complete lily planting kit for Hardy Waterlilies. Kit includes: hardy waterlily, pot, soil, fertilizer, sand and lava rock. Potting instructions available online. Everything you need to get a hardy waterlily potted and in your pond right away! The waterlily will be chosen from available stock so that your kit ships as soon as possible!

Complete lily planting kit for Dwarf Waterlilies. Kit includes: dwarf waterlily, pot, soil, fertilizer, sand and lava rock. Potting instructions available online. Everything you need to get a dwarf waterlily potted and in your pond right away! The waterlily will be chosen from available stock so that your kit ships as soon as possible!

Complete planting kit for waterlilies or small bog plants. Kit includes: pot, soil, fertilizer, sand and lava rock. Potting instructions available online. Everything you need to get a waterlily or bog plant potted and in your pond right away! Note: NO PLANT is included with this kit. This kit is meant to be purchased separately.

Complete lily planting kit for Tropical Waterlilies. Kit includes: tropical waterlily, pot, soil, fertilizer, sand and lava rock. Potting instructions available online. Everything you need to get a tropical waterlily potted and in your pond right away! The waterlily will be chosen from available stock so that your kit ships as soon as possible!

3-12-12 Ratio - Flower Formulation
7 gram planting tablet designed for 2 to 4 month release. Components of tablets allow for breakdown within all soil mediums. May be used in new plantings, existing plants, containers, water plants. 2-4 Month Release 35.00% Humus, 7.00% Humic Acids, Micronutrients

12-8-8 Ratio - Growth Formulation
7 gram planting tablet designed for 12 month slow release. Components of tablets allow for breakdown within all soil mediums. May be used in new plantings, existing plants, containers, water plants. Tablets may also be used when re-potting. 12-8-8 Formulation 20% Humus, 4% Humic Acids Micronutrients

3-12-12 Ratio - Flower Formulation
7 gram planting tablet designed for 2 to 4 month release. Components of tablets allow for breakdown within all soil mediums. May be used in new plantings, existing plants, containers, water plants. 2-4 Month Release 35.00% Humus, 7.00% Humic Acids, Micronutrients

12-8-8 Ratio - Growth Formulation
7 gram planting tablet designed for 12 month slow release. Components of tablets allow for breakdown within all soil mediums. May be used in new plantings, existing plants, containers, water plants. Tablets may also be used when re-potting. 12-8-8 Formulation 20% Humus, 4% Humic Acids Micronutrients

3-12-12 Ratio - Flower Formulation
7 gram planting tablet designed for 2 to 4 month release. Components of tablets allow for breakdown within all soil mediums. May be used in new plantings, existing plants, containers, water plants. 2-4 Month Release 35.00% Humus, 7.00% Humic Acids, Micronutrients

12-8-8 Ratio - Growth Formulation
7 gram planting tablet designed for 12 month slow release. Components of tablets allow for breakdown within all soil mediums. May be used in new plantings, existing plants, containers, water plants. Tablets may also be used when re-potting. 12-8-8 Formulation 20% Humus, 4% Humic Acids Micronutrients