Aquatic Arts
Madame Wilfron Gonnere Hardy Lily
Best low-maintenance choice for small to medium outdoor pond enthusiasts.
The Madame Wilfron Gonnere Hardy Lily is a delightful perennial water lily perfect for small to medium outdoor ponds. It showcases stunning pink blooms and features attractive, colorful foliage. This lily is known for its hardy and adaptable nature, making it an undemanding addition to your water garden. It thrives in full sun and can be planted as a bulb, ensuring a live arrival guarantee. With a mature spread of up to 4 feet, it adds significant beauty and life to any aquatic setting.
$34.99
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Type
Hardy Lily (Perennial)
/ Hardy Lily (Perennial)
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, luxurious floral displays
- Pond owners wanting low-maintenance, long-term perennial beauty
- Aquatic hobbyists looking for natural algae control and fish shelter
Who should skip it
- Owners of small patio ponds or limited container gardens
- Gardeners with partially shaded or low-light outdoor spaces
- People avoiding messy, labor-intensive routine pond maintenance
Performance breakdown
Bloom Visual Impact
Large five-to-six-inch pink flowers create a stunning focal point.
Hardiness Range
Exceptional adaptability across USDA zones four through eleven.
Maintenance Effort
An undemanding perennial that thrives with minimal intervention.
Growth Potential
Spreads up to four feet to fill medium-sized ponds beautifully.
Planting Versatility
Flexible depth requirements accommodate various pond configurations and shelf levels.
Establishment Reliability
Bulb-based delivery ensures a strong start with live arrival protection.
Key Specs
Type
Hardy Lily (Perennial)
Bloom Diameter
5 - 6 inches
Mature Spread
3 - 4 feet
USDA Hardiness Zones
4 - 11
Recommended Planting Depth
6 - 30 inches
Light Exposure
High Light
Aquarium Placement
Floating
Plant Form
Bulb Plant
Features
- Produces incredible pink blooms
- Hardy and adaptable to pond conditions
- Grows to an impressive size
- Features colorful foliage
- Undemanding care requirements
- Supplied as a bulb
- Live arrival guarantee
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and health of the Madame Wilfron Gonnere lily upon delivery. Reviewers frequently note that the plant arrives robustly packaged and ready for immediate placement. The primary theme is ease of establishment; even novice aquatic gardeners find this lily simple to introduce to their ponds, quickly developing strong pads and vibrant, double pink blooms. This reliability makes it a highly valued addition, confirming its reputation as a truly hardy variety that thrives with minimal effort.
Know before you buy
This lily should be planted at a depth of 6 to 30 inches. Ensure the bulb is securely rooted in the pond substrate to support its growth.
Yes, as a hardy perennial, it is suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 11. It is designed to withstand varying pond conditions throughout the year.
The Madame Wilfron Gonnere has a mature spread of 3 to 4 feet. You should ensure your pond has enough surface area to accommodate this size to prevent overcrowding.
No, this plant does not require CO2. It is an undemanding variety that thrives in high light conditions and is generally easy to maintain.
You can propagate the plant through rhizome division. This is best done when the plant is mature and needs to be thinned or moved.
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