Water lilies make a great addition to any koi pond or water garden. Lilies give frogs and fish a place to hide from predators. They also help filter the nitrates out of the water, one of the main nutrients that algae thrives on. We recommend one lily for every 2' x 2' area. Keep in mind that water lilies prefer stagnant to slower moving water, so placing them in a stream or near a waterfall is not ideal.
There is a well known "70/30" rule of thumb for natural water gardens, where you want 70% plant coverage and 30% open. This is a good metric to go by for maintaining a healthy pond ecosystem. Water lilies are great for providing coverage in a pond. Expect one water lily to cover a 2' x 2' area.
At WaterLilies.com we sell water lilies and koi fish for backyard ponds. We offer water lily packages based on your pond needs. Select a water lily package that best fits your pond.
4 Hardy Water Lilies
We ship you four hardy water lilies of varying colors. You will receive the lily rhizomes, potting bags, fertilizer tablets, and planting instructions. All you will need is topsoil.
3 Tropical Water Lilies
We ship you three tropical water lilies of varying colors. We send you adult tropical water lilies. These lilies require warm water, ideally above 55 degrees fahrenheit.