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For a truly vibrant splash of colour, Yuh Ling is hard to beat. This beautiful hardy water lily produces intensely bright fuchsia-pink flowers that stand out beautifully against the water and surrounding greenery.

The young foliage emerges in attractive brownish tones before gradually maturing to deep green. Yuh Ling is a highly sought-after variety and a wonderful choice for gardeners looking for a bold pink water lily.

Why You'll Love Yuh Ling

• Stunning bright fuchsia-pink flowers
• Exceptionally vibrant flower colour
• Attractive brownish young foliage
• Leaves mature to deep green
• Highly sought-after cultivar
• Hardy perennial water lily
• Excellent feature plant
• Suitable for medium to large ponds

Plant Details

Botanical name: Nymphaea 'Yuh Ling'
Type: Hardy water lily
Flower colour: Bright fuchsia pink
Foliage: Brownish when young, maturing to dark green
Position: Full sun
Best suited to: Medium to large ponds

What You'll Receive

Our water lilies are supplied as a dormant water lily corm, ready for you to plant into your pond.

The corm may arrive with little or no foliage, particularly during cooler months. This is completely normal. Once planted in warm water and provided with plenty of sunlight, it will begin producing new roots and leaves.

Please note: Corm size and appearance naturally vary. Flowering and growth will depend on water temperature, sunlight, feeding and general growing conditions.

The Attraction Hardy Water Lily (Nymphaea 'Attraction') is one of the most famous and reliable red hardy water lilies in the world. Producing large, richly coloured crimson-red flowers that sit proudly above the water's surface, this stunning variety creates a striking focal point in any pond.

This water lily is supplied as a dormant corm only, not as a potted plant.

Its vibrant blooms contrast beautifully with its glossy green lily pads, while the generous foliage provides valuable shade for fish and helps create a naturally balanced pond ecosystem. Flowering continuously from spring through to autumn, Attraction is a vigorous grower that quickly establishes into a spectacular display.

Best suited to medium and large ponds, Attraction has a broader spread than compact water lilies, making it ideal where you want bold colour and impressive coverage. Once established, this hardy variety returns year after year, producing an abundance of flowers with very little maintenance.

For the best flowering performance, plant Attraction in a sunny position using quality aquatic potting mix and feed regularly with aquatic fertiliser tablets throughout the growing season.

Quick Facts

Botanical Name: Nymphaea 'Attraction'

Flower Colour: Deep crimson-red

Flower Size: Large

Suitable for: Medium to large ponds

Plant Spread: Approximately 120–180 cm

Planting Depth: Submerge 40–90 cm below the water surface

Sun Requirements: Flowers best in full sun (minimum 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily)

Climate: Suitable for cold climates and returns each spring after winter dormancy

Flowering Season: Spring to autumn

Why We Recommend Attraction

• Spectacular deep crimson-red flowers that make a bold statement.

• One of the most reliable and widely grown hardy water lilies.

• Long flowering season from spring through autumn.

• Large floating foliage provides shade and shelter for fish.

• Excellent choice for creating a feature in medium to large ponds.

• Hardy and easy to grow throughout Australia's temperate and cooler climates.

Growing Tips

Plant Attraction in a wide aquatic planting basket using heavy aquatic potting mix. Position the rhizome with the growing tip just above the soil surface before slowly lowering the basket until the crown sits 40–90 cm below the water surface.

Feed regularly with aquatic fertiliser tablets during spring and summer to encourage strong growth and prolific flowering. Remove spent flowers and older leaves to keep the plant healthy and encourage fresh blooms throughout the season.

Like all hardy water lilies, Attraction becomes dormant during winter before producing fresh foliage and flowers again as temperatures rise in spring.

Perfect For

• Medium backyard ponds

• Large ornamental ponds

• Fish ponds

• Feature water gardens

• Formal landscapes

• Gardeners wanting a bold flowering display

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Attraction a good water lily for beginners?

Yes. Attraction is a hardy, reliable variety that is easy to grow and rewards gardeners with spectacular flowers year after year.

How much sunlight does Attraction need?

For the best flowering display, plant Attraction where it receives at least 4–6 hours of direct sunlight each day.

Can Attraction be grown in a small pond?

Because of its vigorous growth and larger spread, Attraction is best suited to medium and large ponds. For smaller ponds or container water gardens, a more compact variety such as Hermine may be a better choice.

When does Attraction flower?

Attraction flowers from spring through to autumn, producing repeated flushes of large crimson-red blooms when grown in full sun and fed regularly.

The Bianco Hardy Water Lily (Nymphaea 'Bianco') is a beautiful white flowering variety that brings elegance and tranquillity to any pond. Its pristine white blooms are complemented by bright golden centres, creating a timeless display that contrasts beautifully against lush green floating foliage.

Ideal for small to medium-sized ponds, Bianco has a compact growth habit, making it an excellent choice for courtyard ponds, formal water gardens and patio water features. The floating leaves provide valuable shade for fish while helping to reduce sunlight reaching the water surface.

Like all hardy water lilies, Bianco naturally becomes dormant during winter before returning each spring with fresh foliage and an abundance of flowers. Easy to grow and dependable, it is an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced pond keepers.

Please Note: Water Lily Corms Supplied Only

This water lily is supplied as a dormant corm only, not as a potted plant.

Your water lily will arrive ready to plant into an aquatic basket using quality aquatic potting mix. Once planted and placed at the correct depth in your pond, it will establish roots and produce fresh leaves and flowers during the growing season.

Quick Facts

Botanical Name: Nymphaea 'Bianco'

Flower Colour: Pure white with golden centre

Flower Size: Medium

Suitable for: Small to medium ponds

Plant Spread: Approximately 90–120 cm

Planting Depth: Submerge 30–60 cm

Sun Requirements: Flowers best in full sun

Climate: Suitable for cold climates

Flowering Season: Spring to autumn

Why We Recommend Bianco

• Elegant pure white flowers.
• Excellent choice for formal water gardens.
• Compact growth habit.
• Provides shade and shelter for pond fish.
• Easy to grow and long flowering season.

Growing Tips

Plant Bianco in a wide aquatic basket using quality aquatic potting mix. Position in full sun for the best flowering display and feed regularly during spring and summer with aquatic fertiliser tablets.

Remove spent flowers and ageing leaves to encourage fresh growth throughout the season.

Perfect For

• Small ponds
• Courtyard ponds
• Formal water gardens
• Fish ponds
• Beginner pond keepers

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bianco suitable for small ponds?

Yes. Bianco is an excellent compact variety for small to medium ponds.

How is Bianco supplied?

Bianco is supplied as a dormant corm only and is not supplied as a potted plant.

Add a touch of elegance to your pond with Clyde Ikins, a spectacular hardy water lily renowned for its large, almost globular creamy-yellow flowers delicately edged with pink.

The impressive blooms are complemented by large green leaves that emerge with attractive brown blotches and splashes. Clyde Ikins is a reliable flowering variety and makes a wonderful feature in a medium or larger pond. A rare variety not often seen in Aussie ponds.

Please Note: Water Lily Corms Supplied Only

This water lily is supplied as a dormant corm only, not as a potted plant.

Why You'll Love Clyde Ikins

• Huge, impressive creamy-yellow to soft pink flowers up to 20cm in size!
• Delicate pink edging adds extra colour
• Large, attractive green foliage
• Young leaves feature brown blotching and splashes
• Reliable flowering variety
• Hardy perennial water lily
• Excellent feature plant
• Suitable for medium to large ponds

Growing Clyde Ikins

Clyde Ikins thrives in full sun, with plenty of sunlight encouraging vigorous growth and flowering. Plant in still or gently moving water and allow room for its foliage to spread.

Plant Details

Botanical name: Nymphaea 'Clyde Ikins'
Type: Hardy water lily / aquatic perennial
Flower colour: Creamy yellow with pink edging
Flower type: Large, near-globular
Foliage: Green with brown markings when young
Position: Full sun

Depth: 20-50cm

Best suited to: Medium to large ponds

What You'll Receive

Our water lilies are supplied as a dormant water lily corm, ready for planting.

The corm may arrive without leaves, especially during cooler periods. Once planted in suitable conditions, it will establish roots and begin producing new foliage.

Small pond? You don't need to miss out on beautiful red water lilies! Perry's Baby Red is a compact hardy water lily producing striking deep red, cup-shaped flowers.

Its young leaves emerge in attractive purplish-brown tones before maturing to medium green, creating a lovely contrast with the rich red flowers.

This reliable little water lily is an excellent choice for small ponds, tubs and container water gardens.

Please Note: Water Lily Corms Supplied Only

This water lily is supplied as a dormant corm only, not as a potted plant.

Why You'll Love Perry's Baby Red

• Striking deep red flowers with a faint fragrance
• Attractive cup-shaped blooms
• Compact growing variety
• Excellent for small ponds and tubs
• Young leaves have attractive purplish-brown colouring
• Reliable grower
• Hardy perennial
• Perfect for smaller water gardens

Plant Details

Botanical name: Nymphaea 'Perry's Baby Red'
Type: Small hardy water lily
Flower colour: Deep red
Flower type: Cup-shaped
Foliage: Purplish-brown when young, maturing to green
Position: Full sun
Best suited to: Small ponds, tubs and water features

What You'll Receive

Our water lilies are supplied as a dormant water lily corm, ready for planting.

Make a dramatic statement in your pond with the spectacular Black Princess Water Lily. This sought-after hardy water lily is famous for its exceptionally dark blooms, opening in rich deep burgundy-red and gradually developing almost black centres as the flowers mature.

The peony-shaped flowers are beautifully contrasted by attractive foliage. New leaves emerge in deep burgundy and gradually mature to green, giving this water lily plenty of visual interest even between flowering periods.

Black Princess is a reliable, free-flowering variety and a wonderful choice when you want something genuinely different from the traditional pink, white and yellow water lilies.

Please Note: Water Lily Corms Supplied Only

This water lily is supplied as a dormant corm only, not as a potted plant

Why You'll Love Black Princess

• Dramatic deep burgundy-red to almost black flowers
• Beautiful peony-shaped blooms
• New foliage emerges deep burgundy, maturing to green
• A hardy perennial water lily
• Free-flowering and reliable
• An excellent feature plant
• Suitable for medium-sized ponds
• A striking contrast when planted alongside lighter-coloured lilies

Growing Black Princess

Black Princess performs best in full sun and still or gently moving water. Plenty of sunlight encourages strong growth and flowering.

Plant the corm so the growing tip is approximately 30–40cm below the water surface, adjusting the depth as the plant establishes. Allow sufficient room for the leaves to spread.

Plant Details

Botanical name: Nymphaea 'Black Princess'
Type: Hardy water lily / aquatic perennial
Flower colour: Deep burgundy-red to almost black
Flower type: Peony-shaped
Foliage: Burgundy when young, maturing to green
Position: Full sun
Best suited to: Medium ponds

What You'll Receive

Our water lilies are supplied as a dormant water lily corm, ready for you to plant into your pond.

The corm may arrive with little or no foliage, particularly during cooler months. This is completely normal. Once planted and provided with warmth, sunlight and the right conditions, it will begin producing new roots and leaves.

Each corm is carefully selected and packed for safe delivery.

Please note: Corm size and appearance naturally vary. Flowering and growth will depend on water temperature, sunlight, feeding and growing conditions

Perennial

Position                       Full sun still water

Frost Hardy                 Yes

Flowering                    Yes

Origin                          Europe

When you think of pond plants, most people think of water lilies and really no water garden is complete without at least one. Hardy Water Lilies are a tuber-type water plant that originates in Europe.

The leaves can come in various sizes, some are classic green whilst others are patterned. Hardy-type water lilies are ideal for all climates growing rapidly in the warmer months before dying down over winter.

They flower from late spring and into summer and grow rapidly during this period, so they require regular monthly fertilising. To flower water lilies require at least 5 hours of sunlight per day.

 Water lilies require still water around them to thrive and splashing water may even bruise and damage the leaves of the plant. They should be potted in a loamy mix of soil and this soil type is present in many older home gardens. Loamy soil should hold its shape when wet and they will even grow in clay-type soils as well.  They are best planted into a pot with a fine layer of gravel over the top to prevent the soil from washing out until the plant is established. To get continued flowering from water lilies on your pond, they should be divided and repotted on an annual basis.

 *This water lily starter kit provides a mix of water lily corms (not potted)  that could include, pink, white, yellow, and apricot.

Brighten your pond with the cheerful Yellow Princess Water Lily, a beautiful hardy variety producing elegant star-shaped flowers with bright yellow inner petals surrounded by creamy-yellow outer petals.

Unlike some yellow water lilies, Yellow Princess is particularly appealing for its clean, pure yellow colouring without pink or peach blushes. Its green leaves emerge with attractive purplish-brown speckling around the margins before maturing.

Why You'll Love Yellow Princess

• Beautiful star-shaped yellow flowers
• Bright yellow inner petals
• Creamy-yellow outer petals
• Clean yellow colouring with no pink blush
• Attractive purplish-brown leaf markings when young
• Hardy perennial
• Excellent flowering variety
• Suitable for medium to large ponds

Plant Details

Botanical name: Nymphaea 'Yellow Princess'
Type: Hardy water lily
Flower colour: Bright yellow and creamy yellow
Flower type: Star-shaped
Foliage: Green with purplish-brown markings when young
Position: Full sun
Best suited to: Medium to large ponds

What You'll Receive

Our water lilies are supplied as a dormant water lily corm, ready for planting.

Add rich, dramatic colour to your pond with Laydekeri Fulgens, a classic hardy water lily dating back to the famous French water-lily breeder Latour-Marliac.

Its attractive flowers open in deep red, becoming darker and richer towards burgundy as they mature. The foliage is equally attractive, with young leaves showing bronze and purplish-brown markings before developing into green leaves.

A relatively compact grower, Laydekeri Fulgens can be a great choice for smaller ponds, tubs and water features as well as medium-sized ponds.

Why You'll Love Laydekeri Fulgens

• Rich dark red to burgundy flowers
• Attractive bronze and purplish-brown young foliage
• Compact small to medium-growing variety
• Suitable for smaller ponds and tubs
• Free-flowering
• Classic French water lily
• Hardy perennial
• Excellent choice for adding rich colour to your pond

Plant Details

Botanical name: Nymphaea 'Laydekeri Fulgens'
Type: Hardy water lily / aquatic perennial
Flower colour: Dark red to burgundy
Foliage: Green with bronze and purplish-brown markings when young
Position: Full sun
Best suited to: Small to medium ponds and tubs

Submerge: 15-90cm

What You'll Receive

Our water lilies are supplied as a dormant water lily corm, ready for planting. The corm may arrive without leaves, particularly during cooler months.

For classic elegance, it's hard to beat Gonnere Water Lily. This beautiful hardy variety produces spectacular pure white, double flowers with a rounded, almost snowball-like appearance and a contrasting cluster of golden-yellow stamens. It is sometimes referred to as 'Snowball Crystal White'.

The flowers can reach around 15cm across and are lightly scented, making Gonnere a beautiful focal point for a water garden. Its rounded green foliage provides the perfect backdrop for the brilliant white blooms.

Why You'll Love Gonnere

• Spectacular double white flowers
• Beautiful rounded snowball-shaped blooms
• Lightly fragrant
• Golden-yellow stamens create a beautiful contrast
• Attractive round green leaves
• Hardy and reliable
• Excellent flowering variety
• Suitable for medium to large ponds

Growing Gonnere

Gonnere prefers full sun and still water. Plant the corm so the growing tip sits below the water surface and gradually lower the plant as it establishes.

Regular aquatic fertiliser during the growing season will encourage healthy foliage and flowering.

Plant Details

Botanical name: Nymphaea 'Gonnere'
Type: Hardy water lily / aquatic perennial
Flower colour: Pure white
Flower type: Double
Flower size: Up to approximately 15cm
Foliage: Round green leaves
Position: Full sun
Best suited to: Medium to large ponds

What You'll Receive

Our water lilies are supplied as a dormant water lily corm, ready for planting.

Hardy Water Lily | Yellow Flowers | Corm Only | Full Sun

Bring the classic beauty of a water lily to your pond with our Yellow Hardy Water Lily Corm.

This is a dormant water lily corm only, supplied ready for you to plant and grow in your pond or water garden. Once established, the corm will develop into a beautiful hardy water lily with round floating leaves and yellow flowers held proudly above the water line.

Our generic yellow hardy water lily is a great choice when you want the beauty of a yellow water lily but don't require a specific named variety.

Suitable for small to medium-sized ponds, hardy water lilies are also well suited to colder climates.

Why Grow a Hardy Water Lily?

Water lilies are one of the most recognisable and rewarding pond plants. Their large, rounded leaves spread across the surface of the water while their flowers rise above the lily pads to create a beautiful focal point.

The yellow flowers provide a bright splash of colour during the warmer months, while the floating leaves add shade and cover to the pond surface.

Growing your water lily from a corm also gives you the satisfaction of watching it establish and develop into a beautiful flowering aquatic plant.

Yellow Hardy Water Lily Corm Features

• Plant type: Hardy perennial water lily
• Product supplied: Dormant corm only
• Flower colour: Yellow
• Flowers: Held above the water line
• Position: Full sun
• Growing depth: Approximately 30–60cm
• Suitable for: Small to medium-sized ponds
• Climate: Suitable for cold climates
• Growth habit: Floating lily pads with flowers held above the water
• Best suited to: Ponds and water gardens

What You Will Receive

This product is supplied as a hardy water lily corm only.

The corm is not supplied as an established potted plant. You will need to plant the corm in a suitable aquatic planting container and place it into your pond at the recommended depth.

As the corm establishes, it will produce new growth, lily pads and eventually flowers.

Planting Your Water Lily Corm

Plant the corm into a suitable aquatic planting basket using quality aquatic planting media.

Position the corm in the basket according to its growing direction, ensuring the growing point is positioned correctly so new shoots can emerge.

Once planted, gradually position the basket in the pond so the growing depth is approximately 30–60cm.

The exact depth can depend on the size and stage of growth of the plant. Starting slightly shallower can be beneficial while a newly planted corm is establishing, before moving it to its final depth as the plant develops.

Avoid covering the growing point of the corm too deeply.

Position

Hardy water lilies flower best in full sun.

Choose a position where your water lily will receive plenty of direct sunlight throughout the day. Good sunlight is important for encouraging healthy growth and flowering.

Hardy water lilies are suitable for cold climates, making them a great choice for ponds where winter temperatures can be low.

Growing Your Water Lily

After planting, be patient while your corm establishes.

The corm will first develop roots and new shoots before producing floating lily pads. Once established, the lily pads will gradually spread across the surface of the water and flowers will emerge above the water line.

Give your water lily plenty of room to develop and avoid overcrowding it with other vigorous plants.

Feeding Your Hardy Water Lily

Water lilies benefit from regular feeding during their growing season.

Use a suitable aquatic fertiliser tablet, inserting it into the planting media around the corm while taking care not to damage the plant. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for application rate and frequency.

Regular feeding will help support healthy foliage and flowering once the plant is actively growing.

Important Information About Our Generic Yellow Water Lilies

Our yellow hardy water lilies are generic varieties and are supplied based on availability.

The exact flower shape, shade of yellow, size and appearance may vary between corms.

The image shown is a guide only. The water lily that grows from your corm may differ from the pictured flower.

This listing is for a Corm Only – it is not a potted or established water lily.

If you are looking for a particular named water lily variety, please contact us before purchasing and we can advise what varieties may be available.

Yellow Hardy Water Lily Corms Are Ideal For

• Small ponds
• Medium-sized ponds
• Water gardens
• Formal ponds
• Natural-style ponds
• Cold-climate ponds
• Customers wanting to grow their own water lily from a corm

Plant a Yellow Hardy Water Lily Corm and watch it develop into a beautiful flowering water lily for your pond or water garden.

Make a dramatic statement with Regal Red, a spectacular hardy water lily producing intensely dark crimson-red flowers that deepen towards almost black at the centre.

The flowers are complemented by attractive oval leaves that emerge in purplish-red tones before fading to olive green. Although harder to come by, Regal Red is a free-flowering variety and its relatively compact growth makes it suitable for both small and medium-sized ponds. 

This water lily is supplied as a dormant corm only, not as a potted plant.

Why You'll Love Regal Red

• Intense crimson-red flowers
• Flowers deepen to a dramatic very dark crimson
• Attractive purplish-red young foliage
• Free-flowering
• Small to medium-growing variety
• Suitable for small and medium ponds
• Rare and highly sought-after cultivar
• Beautiful feature plant

Plant Details

Botanical name: Nymphaea 'Regal Red'
Type: Hardy water lily
Flower colour: Dark crimson-red
Foliage: Purplish-red when young, maturing to olive green
Position: Full sun
Best suited to: Small to medium ponds

What You'll Receive

Our water lilies are supplied as a dormant water lily corm, ready for planting.

Hardy Water Lily | Pink Flowers | Corm Only | Suitable for Cold Climates

Bring beautiful pink water lily flowers to your pond with our generic Pink Hardy Water Lily corms. These hardy water lilies are a great choice for pond owners who want the beauty of a flowering water lily without needing a specific named variety.

Hardy water lilies are a classic choice for water gardens, producing attractive flowers that are held above the water line, creating a beautiful feature across the surface of your pond.

Our generic pink water lilies are suitable for small to medium-sized ponds and perform best when grown in full sun. They are also well suited to colder climates, making them an excellent choice for Australian ponds where winter temperatures can drop significantly.

Please note that these are generic pink water lilies, so the exact shade, flower shape, size and characteristics may vary. The product image is a guide only.

Why Grow a Pink Hardy Water Lily?

Water lilies are one of the most popular flowering pond plants for good reason. Their large floating leaves and beautiful flowers instantly transform the appearance of a pond.

A pink hardy water lily can provide:

• Beautiful pink flowers above the water
• Attractive floating foliage
• Shade across the surface of the pond
• A natural focal point for your water garden
• Shelter and cover for fish and other pond life
• Seasonal colour throughout the warmer months

Because this is a generic pink variety, it is also an affordable way to add a flowering water lily to your pond when a particular named cultivar isn't important.

Pink Hardy Water Lily Features

• Plant type: Hardy perennial water lily
• Flower colour: Pink
• Product supplied: Dormant corm only
• Position: Full sun
• Flowering: Flowers held above the water line
• Planting depth: Approximately 30–60cm
• Suitable pond size: Small to medium ponds
• Climate: Suitable for cold climates
• Foliage: Floating water lily leaves
• Variety: Generic pink water lily
• Important: Exact flower colour, form and size may vary
• Image: Product image is a guide only

Growing Pink Hardy Water Lilies

Hardy water lilies are perennial aquatic plants that spend much of their growing season producing leaves and flowers across the surface of the pond.

For the best flowering performance, position your water lily where it will receive plenty of direct sunlight.

As the plant establishes, its foliage will spread across the surface of the water, while flowers rise above the water line to create an eye-catching display.

A water lily also adds another layer of habitat to your pond. The leaves provide shade and shelter for fish and other aquatic life beneath the surface.

Position

For the best results, plant your Pink Hardy Water Lily in full sun.

Water lilies need good sunlight to produce strong growth and flowers, so avoid heavily shaded areas if flowering is a priority.

A position receiving several hours of direct sunlight each day will give your water lily the best opportunity to thrive and produce flowers throughout the warmer growing season.

Planting Depth

Pink Hardy Water Lilies are best positioned at approximately 30–60cm below the water surface.

When planting a dormant corm, take care to position it correctly in an aquatic planting basket using suitable aquatic soil.

As the plant establishes, it will develop foliage that reaches the surface and produces flowers above the water.

If your pond is deeper than the recommended planting depth, you can initially position the basket at a shallower level and gradually lower it as the plant develops.

Pink Flowers Above the Water

One of the defining features of a hardy water lily is its beautiful flowers, which are held above the surface of the water.

Our Pink Hardy Water Lily is supplied as a generic pink corm, so the exact shade and flower characteristics can vary from plant to plant.

This makes each plant a little different, and is ideal for customers who simply want a beautiful pink flowering water lily rather than a specific named cultivar.

Please note: Our pink hardy water lilies are generic and may differ in flower colour, shape and appearance. The product image is a guide only.

Suitable for Cold Climates

Hardy water lilies are an excellent choice for ponds in colder climates.

Unlike tropical water lilies, hardy varieties are suited to seasonal changes and can remain dormant during colder periods before returning to active growth as temperatures rise.

This makes them particularly suitable for Australian gardens that experience cool winters and frost.

Planting Your Pink Hardy Water Lily Corm

For best results:

• Plant the dormant corm in a suitable aquatic planting basket
• Use aquatic soil designed for water plants
• Position the growing point correctly when planting
• Place the basket approximately 30–60cm below the water surface
• Position the plant in full sun for the best flowering
• Allow space for the leaves to spread across the pond surface
• Keep the water lily well watered during establishment

Once established, your water lily will gradually produce leaves and flowers across the surface of the pond.

Feeding Your Hardy Water Lily

Water lilies are heavy-growing flowering plants and benefit from regular feeding during the growing season.

Use a slow-release aquatic fertiliser tablet designed specifically for water lilies and aquatic plants. Push the tablet into the aquatic soil around the plant's root zone, following the manufacturer's recommended application rate.

Avoid adding fertiliser directly to the pond water, as excess nutrients can encourage unwanted algae growth.

A Beautiful Pink Addition to Your Pond

A Pink Hardy Water Lily is a wonderful way to create a classic water garden look, with attractive floating foliage and beautiful flowers rising above the water.

Our generic pink corms are an excellent choice for small to medium-sized ponds, particularly when you want a beautiful flowering water lily without needing a specific named variety.

Add a Pink Hardy Water Lily to your pond and enjoy beautiful seasonal flowers, floating foliage and a classic water garden feature — all from a dormant corm.

Important Variety Information

Our Pink Hardy Water Lilies are generic pink water lilies and are not supplied as a specific named cultivar.

Individual plants may vary in:

• Shade of pink
• Flower size
• Flower shape
• Leaf size
• Overall growth characteristics

The product image is a guide only and does not represent an exact flowering specimen.

The Fabiola Hardy Water Lily (Nymphaea 'Fabiola') is a stunning hardy water lily prized for its elegant pink blooms and reliable flowering performance. Producing beautiful soft pink flowers that float gracefully above the water, Fabiola adds a romantic and timeless look to backyard ponds and water gardens.

Its attractive green lily pads provide valuable shade across the pond surface, helping create shelter for fish while contributing to a healthier pond ecosystem. With its classic colouring and dependable growth habit, Fabiola is a popular choice for gardeners wanting a traditional flowering water lily that performs well year after year.

Fabiola is well suited to small to medium-sized ponds, making it a versatile choice for many backyard water gardens. Like all hardy water lilies, it becomes dormant during the cooler months before returning in spring with fresh foliage and beautiful blooms throughout the warmer growing season.

For the best flowering display, plant Fabiola in a sunny position and feed regularly with aquatic fertiliser tablets during the growing season. With the right care, this hardy water lily will reward you with months of beautiful pink flowers.

Please Note: Water Lily Corms Supplied Only

This water lily is supplied as a dormant corm only, not as a potted plant.

Your water lily will arrive ready to plant into an aquatic basket using quality aquatic potting mix. Once planted and placed at the correct depth in your pond, it will establish roots and produce fresh leaves and flowers during the growing season.

Supplying water lilies as dormant corms allows us to send healthy plants safely and helps them establish naturally in their new environment. With the right planting depth, sunlight and fertiliser, your water lily will reward you with beautiful blooms season after season.

Quick Facts

Botanical Name: Nymphaea 'Fabiola'

Flower Colour: Soft pink

Flower Size: Medium

Suitable for: Small to medium ponds, backyard ponds and water gardens

Plant Spread: Approximately 90–120 cm

Planting Depth: Submerge 30–60 cm below the water surface

Sun Requirements: Flowers best in full sun (minimum 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily)

Climate: Suitable for cold climates and returns each spring after winter dormancy

Flowering Season: Spring to autumn

Why We Recommend Fabiola

• Beautiful soft pink flowers that complement any pond design.

• Reliable flowering hardy water lily variety.

• Ideal size for small to medium backyard ponds.

• Provides shade and shelter for fish.

• Easy to grow and suitable for beginner pond keepers.

• Returns each year after winter dormancy.

Growing Tips

Plant Fabiola into a wide aquatic planting basket using heavy aquatic potting mix. Position the corm so the growing tip sits just above the soil surface and gradually lower the basket until it reaches a depth of 30–60 cm below the water surface.

For the best growth and flowering, place Fabiola in a sunny position where it receives at least 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Regular feeding with aquatic fertiliser tablets during spring and summer will encourage strong foliage and continuous flowering.

Remove older leaves and spent flowers throughout the growing season to keep your water lily looking its best and encourage new growth.

During winter, Fabiola will naturally become dormant. Leave the corm in the pond and new growth will appear as water temperatures rise in spring.

Perfect For

• Small backyard ponds

• Medium-sized garden ponds

• Courtyard water features

• Fish ponds

• Formal water gardens

• Beginner pond keepers

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabiola a hardy water lily?

Yes. Fabiola is a hardy water lily that can tolerate cooler temperatures and naturally goes dormant during winter before returning in spring.

How much sunlight does Fabiola need?

Fabiola flowers best when planted in full sun with at least 4–6 hours of direct sunlight each day.

Can Fabiola be grown in a container pond?

Yes. Its moderate growth habit makes it suitable for smaller water gardens and container ponds, provided it has enough depth and sunlight.

When will my Fabiola water lily flower?

Flowering generally occurs from spring through autumn when the plant is actively growing and receives adequate sunlight and nutrients.

How is my Fabiola water lily supplied?

Fabiola is supplied as a dormant corm only. It is not supplied as a potted plant and will need to be planted into an aquatic basket before being placed in your pond.

A hardy water lily that elegantly flowers above the water line. Our generic white water lily is a great choice for any pond or water garden where a specific variety is not important.

Suitable for small - medium size ponds.

Flowers best in full sun.Suitable for cold climates.

Submerge 30-60cm.

Our white hardy water lilies are generic and may differ, image is a guide only.

The Darwin Hardy Water Lily (Nymphaea 'Darwin') is a magnificent deep pink hardy water lily admired for its large, beautifully formed blooms and dependable flowering. Its vibrant flowers rise proudly above the water, creating a stunning feature throughout the warmer months.

A vigorous yet manageable variety, Darwin is ideal for medium to large ponds, where its attractive floating foliage provides shade for fish while helping maintain a naturally balanced pond ecosystem.

Darwin flowers prolifically from spring through autumn and returns reliably each year after winter dormancy, making it one of the easiest hardy water lilies to grow.

Please Note: Water Lily Corms Supplied Only

This water lily is supplied as a dormant corm only, not as a potted plant.

Your water lily will arrive ready to plant into an aquatic basket using quality aquatic potting mix before placing it into your pond.

Quick Facts

Botanical Name: Nymphaea 'Darwin'

Flower Colour: Deep pink

Flower Size: Large

Suitable for: Medium to large ponds

Plant Spread: Approximately 120–180 cm

Planting Depth: Submerge 40–80 cm

Sun Requirements: Flowers best in full sun

Climate: Suitable for cold climates

Flowering Season: Spring to autumn

Why We Recommend Darwin

• Large deep pink blooms.
• Excellent flowering performance.
• Ideal feature plant for larger ponds.
• Provides shade and shelter for fish.
• Reliable and easy to grow.

Growing Tips

Plant Darwin into a large aquatic basket using heavy aquatic potting mix. Feed regularly throughout spring and summer using aquatic fertiliser tablets to encourage strong flowering.

Position in full sun for the best display and remove spent blooms to encourage repeat flowering.

Perfect For

• Medium ponds
• Large ponds
• Ornamental ponds
• Fish ponds
• Feature water gardens

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darwin easy to grow?

Yes. Darwin is a hardy, vigorous variety that flowers reliably each season.

How is Darwin supplied?

Darwin is supplied as a dormant corm only and is not supplied as a potted plant.

The best of 6! 

When adding plants,to your pond or water garden, we apply the following formula per square meter to maintain balance and quality in the water.

Add 3 Oxygenating plants

• 2 x Brahmi (Bacopa Monnieri), 1 x Water Hyssop (Bacopa caroliniana).

Oxygenators reduce algae and provide essential oxygen for fish. 

Add 2 Marginal plants

• 2 x Water Iris (Sextet).

Marginal plants provide habitat for frogs!

Add 1 Floating plant

• 1 x Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia aurea).

Floating plants provide cover and protection for fish.

The Native Starter Pack 2 Contains the following 7cm plants with rings 

2 x River Buttercup 

1 x Upright milfoil

1 x Hairy nardoo

1 x Swamp goodenia

1 x Brahmi

 About the Plants

River Buttercup (Ranunculus Inundatus)

Perenial plant

Position: Full sun to part shade

Flower: yes small yellow  flowers

Submersible: To a depth of 2cm. It prefers boggy areas or to float in the pond plant ring

Origin: Australia

Cover: for frogs, fish and polinators

Oxygenator: No

Size: 30cm

Edible: No

A native Australian plant with with yellow flowers that will trail around the margins of your pond.  It is well-suited to boggy areas and provides habitat and food for aquatic life.

Upright Milfoil

Perennial

Height:             5cm - 20cm

Width:              15cm -60cm

Position:           Part shade (shade-tolerant) to full sun

Flowers:            yellow

Submersible:     To a depth of 20cm

Foliage:             Can Produce foliage above the water line and below the water line

Origin:              Australia

Cover:               Provides shelter and cover for frogs

Oxygenator:     Yes

Propagation:    runners & division

Milfoil is a fast-growing pond plant and this makes it ideal for natural algae control. It does this by competing with the algae for nutrients. Less nutrient means less algae and clear water.  Further the little fine leaves of Milfoil help to captcha small particles that float in the water further enhancing the clarity of the water in the pond.

Upright Milfoil is an attractive water plant and a good addition to any pond or water garden. Milfoil can be submerged to a depth of 20cm where it will act as an oxygenator and provides cover for fish and tadpoles. It will spread out over the surface of the pond and is used by frogs to spawn on.

Milfoil can be easily propagated and regular pruning will assist in keeping it tidy and neat.

Hairy Nardoo 

Perennial

Position: Full sun to part shade

Flowers: No

Edible: Yes, node or bulb

Submersible: Yes to a depth of 30cm

Foliage: Produces furry four-leaved foliage that floats on the surface of the water

Origin: Native to Australia

Cover: Great surface cover for fish

Oxygenator: No

Size: 30cm diameter

Hairy Nardoo Marsilea Drummondii is a classic Australian native water plant. Hairy Nardoo produces a clover-like soft furry leaf that closes at night or on overcast days. Leaves when fully submersed will float on the surface of the water or it will produce a firm upright stem when grown in shallow water. Near the base of the stem, it produces a small edible node.

Swamp Goodenia

Position:           Part shade (shade-tolerant) to full sun

 Flowers:            Yes (Bright Yellow Flowers)

 Submersible:    To a depth of 10cm

 Foliage:             Grows like a Mat on the surface

 Origin:              Native to Australia

 Cover:              Great mat cover plant when grown with a floating ring

 Oxygenator:     No

The Swamp Goodenia or Goodenia humilis (humilis; meaning low growing) is a carpeting Australian native plant that thrives in continuously moist or boggy areas. Due to this, it thrives in our floating ring. Swamp Goodenia consists of green soft hairy leaves and in warmer periods of the year, beautiful clusters of bright yellow flowers flourish providing a gorgeous splash of yellow to any pond.

A great pond plant to provide cover and long-term protection for fish, tadpoles and frogs.

Brahmi

Position:           Part shade (shade-tolerant) to full sun

Flowers:            Small white flowers

Submersible:    To a depth of 20cm

Foliage:             Can produce foliage both above and below water level

Origin:              Native to the wetlands of southern and Eastern India, Australia, Europe,                            Africa, Asia, and North and South America

Cover:              Great cover plant when grown with a floating ring

Oxygenator:     Yes (when grown submersed)

Propagation     Division

Every pond or water garden should have Brahmi in it as it is plant that has so many uses.  Brahmi has small succulent-like green leaves and produces a pale white flower.

It can be grown submersed to a depth of 20cm where it will act as an oxygenator in the pond. It will also mat out over the top of the pond and provide cover and shelter for fish and tadpoles. Aside from its uses for fish and creatures that inhabit ponds and water gardens, it also can be used for its medicinal properties as well.

Brahmi is known as the 'Memory Herb' for its potential cognitive and medicinal benefits! and has been used in India for thousands of years as a remedy for improving memory and assisting with mental health conditions including anxiety. It is also incorporated as part of Chinese medicine, assisting with warming the kidneys and as a brain tonic.

As we age we are more prone diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson and taking Brahmi may assist with delaying these from occurring. The leaves on their own have a somewhat bitter taste but can be mixed with other aquatic edible plants like water mint with added honey and taken as tea to improve the flavour.