
LIFE CYCLE
Perennial
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Aquatic Flower
GROWTH HABIT
Spreading
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Ornamental
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
SUITABLE FOR
Outdoor
SEED TYPE
Open Pollinated
PLANT TYPE
Aquatic Flowering Plant
PLANTING SEASON
Spring
FRUIT SIZE
N/A
PLANT HEIGHT
Floating
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full Sun
WATER NEEDS
High
CONTAINER GARDEN
Yes
HARDINESS ZONES
4–11
PLANT SPACING
60–90 cm
PLANTING DEPTH
2–5 cm
GROWING CONDITIONS
Still water
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Water Lily produce elegant floating blooms throughout the flowering season?
Can Water Lily produce elegant floating blooms throughout the flowering season?
Yes. Water Lily is admired for its beautiful floating flowers that create a colorful and tranquil display on the water's surface.
Do the flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators?
Do the flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators?
Yes. The nectar-rich blooms attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects during the flowering season.
Can Water Lily be grown in ponds, water gardens, or decorative containers?
Can Water Lily be grown in ponds, water gardens, or decorative containers?
Yes. It grows well in ponds, water gardens, and large aquatic containers with calm, shallow water and plenty of sunlight.
Do the floating leaves help provide shade for aquatic environments?
Do the floating leaves help provide shade for aquatic environments?
Yes. The broad floating leaves help shade the water surface, contributing to a balanced and visually appealing aquatic garden.
Can Water Lily enhance the beauty of ornamental water features?
Can Water Lily enhance the beauty of ornamental water features?
Yes. Its graceful flowers and floating foliage make it a classic focal point for ponds, fountains, and other ornamental water landscapes.
How is Water Lily different from Lotus?
How is Water Lily different from Lotus?
Water Lily (Nymphaea species) produces flowers and floating leaves that rest on the water's surface, while Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) bears its leaves and flowers held well above the water on tall, sturdy stems.