Creating a Water Garden – Planting instructions Water lilies in pond

We will give you quick instructions for planting water lilies in the pond and show you step by step how to enjoy these beautiful flowers in your garden or on your balcony.

Water lilies in the pond – mysterious flowers for your water garden

Water lilies / Nymphaea / have long held a special place in garden design. Their roots grow in water while their beautiful flowers float on the surface, a quality admired by gardeners, builders, and rulers for centuries. It is no coincidence that water lilies still have a special place in our gardens today. They can grow in a small pond or even in a fountain, and they are well suited to beginners. The flowers bloom from spring to autumn. Below you will find a short guide to planting them.

Plant water lilies in the pond – instructions

You need a wide, shallow container. A good size is about 30 cm wide, 45 cm long, and 15 to 25 cm deep. Like an iris rhizome, the water-lily rhizome or tuber grows horizontally. You can use a container with or without drainage holes. If the container has holes, line it with a bag or fabric so the soil stays in place. Use ordinary heavy garden soil rather than a light potting mix. Enrich it with compost or fertilizer made for aquatic plants, especially water lilies. Remove old leaves and roots, but leave the new leaves and buds. Plant the water lily in the center of the container at a 45-degree angle, with the growing tip pointing upward. Cover the soil with small stones or gravel to keep it in the pot. Lower the planted container into the water at an angle. Place it in the pond at a depth of up to 25 cm. Ready!