Tropical Waterlilies

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

Lovely, large, pink flowers accompany bright green, unvariegated leaves. An elegant addition to any pond. 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 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