Hardy Water Lilies

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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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.

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