White Hardy Water Lily – Live Bare Root Tuber | 1–2 Inch Rhizome | Hardy Pond Plant | Aquatic Flower

Add timeless beauty to your pond with a live White Hardy Water Lily. This listing includes one healthy bare root tuber measuring approximately 1–2 inches with developing leaves, ready for planting in your water garden. As the plant matures, it produces elegant white blooms that float above lush green lily pads, creating a peaceful aquatic display while providing shade and habitat for pond life. This hardy perennial spreads naturally over time and is an excellent choice for ponds, water gardens, and bog filters. Young plants may take one to two growing seasons to reach flowering size.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live White Hardy Water Lily tuber
✔️ Bare root rhizome approximately 1–2 inches long
✔️ Developing leaves emerging
✔️ Ready for pond planting
✔️ Carefully packaged for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: White Hardy Water Lily
Botanical Name: Nymphaea spp.
Plant Type: Hardy aquatic perennial
Growth Stage: Bare root tuber with developing leaves
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
Planting Medium: Heavy aquatic loam or pond planting soil
Water Depth: Best planted in 12–24 inches of water
Watering: Grows submerged in ponds or water gardens
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Season: Summer (after establishment)
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Zones: 4–10 (varies by cultivar)
Container Friendly: Yes, aquatic planting baskets recommended

💡 Care Tip: Plant the tuber in a wide aquatic container using heavy pond soil, avoiding lightweight potting mixes. Position the container so the crown sits beneath 12–24 inches of water in full sun. Fertilize with aquatic plant tablets during the growing season to encourage vigorous growth and abundant blooms as the plant matures.