FAQ

Division of winter resistant waterlilies is best down in late Spring when growth has started. Tropical water lilies are naturally divided when they are depotted for winter storage, often yielding 2 or 3 new tubers per pot. Viviparious, cold tolerant, tropical waterlilies reproduce from the leaves and do not produce new tubers as a general rule. Save the young plants by floating them in a well lit, warm, situation. The mother tuber can be preserved in the manner as described above

Winter resistant waterlilies survive in deep water extremely well so they do not require any special winter care. Tropical Water lilies need to be placed where they can be frost protected. We depot all our tropicals once the leaves have died back and store them in moist (not wet) perlite indoors in about 15C. We store 1000´s like this every year

Over 40 varieties of winter resistant water lilies, from the miniature, to the large, in a wide range of colours. If in doubt about suitability, please ask us for help. Over 40 varieties of Tropical water lilies in a multitude of colours, ranging in size from the small, like N. Dauben to the very large N Capensis x Aussie - "Ceilo de Maro"

Winter resistant go on and on, getting bigger every year until they have to be divided. Tropical water lily tubers will die unless protected by bring them into a frost free zone

Smaller varieties of winter resistant waterlilies grow well in containers, or ponds. If in doubt about which variety is most suited to your situation, please ask us for advice. Tropical waterlilies are the King of container grown waterlilies, they readily adapt to the container they are planted in. Tropical water lilies produce many flowers than the average Hardy lily and make a great show for any balcony or terrace. Tropical waterlilies also grow exceedingly well in ponds in warmer climates where it never gets below 5 degrees C. Here in the South of Spain we have tropical waterlilies in growth, and flower, year round, on a sheltered terrace.

Water lilies are part of the natural environment so do not present any issues for fish. If you keep Koi or large goldfish Fresh water lily growth can be a salad for them. Float lightly blanched lettuce leaves on the surface of the pond to help stop this habit.

Winter resistant water lilies don´t really start to grow until the water starts to warm up. (8c +) Everything depends on where you live. Southern Europe they start growing in mid March, in Northern Europe it can be as late as May. Awareness of local conditions is the key. Tropical water lilies require warmer conditions to trigger off growth. 26C is ideal for newly planted tubers. Established plants will usually continue to grow in 21C as long as they get minimum 6 hours sunlight per day. So; Early to Mid May is ideal planting time for tropical water lilies, depending upon where you live.

At Jardin De Nenufares, we offer an ever increasing variety of pond plants to enhance the beauty of your water garden. Our selection includes water lilies, marginal plants, floating plants, bog plants, and submerged plants. Whether you are looking to create a colorful and vibrant pond or establish a balanced ecosystem, we have the perfect plants to meet your needs. Our plants are carefully selected to thrive in various water garden environments, and we are committed to providing high-quality, healthy plants to our customers. With our diverse range of pond plants, you can create a captivating and thriving aquatic landscape that suits your unique vision and preferences.

Plants, plants, plants. Marginal plants are natures filter system consuming nitrates at a good rate. We rarely see a natural pond or lake full of algae where there is plenty of marginal plant growth. Over many years we have established that a minimum of 60% of the ponds circumference requires planting up to maintain balance and clarity. Additionally surface cover is essential. The more sun we get, the more intense the sunlight, the more cover we need to help prevent algae bloom. Balance is everything As most floating plants are banned in Spain, due to their invasive nature, adding an extra waterlily or two, will do the same job.

All our waterlilies are outdoor grown but they still need a little care when adding them to your pond. The most common cause of waterlily losses are down to stress / temperature shock. Plant your new lily up into a suitable container (minimum 30cm across for best results) and keep in 30 to 40cm water depth for 2 to 3 weeks, then, as the leaves spread, slowly lower it to the depth you require it to live in. Too deep, too soon, kills waterlilies! WE recommend Osmocote slow release fertilzer to be added to your waterlily in early May, which will then last the whole season. Food = more flowers and foliage. Osmocote is available in our accessories section.