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Hardy Pond Lily Purple Potted
Best low-maintenance perennial for outdoor pond enthusiasts.
Enhance your outdoor pond with the Hardy Pond Lily Purple Potted, a beautiful perennial aquatic plant. This free-flowering variety produces large, double purple blooms that contrast with its green pads, offering a slight, pleasant fragrance. It's also an excellent choice for cut flowers. Classified as hardy and easy to care for, this floating plant thrives in freshwater environments and is suitable for outdoor ponds. It arrives ready for planting in either a 4" square pot or a 10" round pot, bringing natural beauty to your water feature.
$29.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
408
/ 955
#408 in Aquatic Plants
Price vs Category Average
+62%
Above average
Scientific Name
Nymphaea x 'Hollandia'
/ Nymphaea x 'Hollandia'
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a unique, sophisticated color for their water feature
- Pond owners wanting low-maintenance plants that return every season
- Eco-conscious keepers looking for natural algae control and water cooling
Who should skip it
- Owners of shaded ponds lacking consistent direct sunlight
- Busy hobbyists unable to commit to regular debris removal
- Beginners intimidated by periodic root division and repotting tasks
Performance breakdown
Bloom frequency
Free-flowering nature ensures a consistent display of color all season.
Maintenance ease
Hardy perennial status makes this an ideal low-effort pond addition.
Environmental adaptability
Wide temperature tolerance allows for success in diverse outdoor climates.
Fauna compatibility
Safe for shrimp and snails, promoting a healthy pond ecosystem.
Visual impact
Large double blooms provide a striking contrast against green foliage.
Setup convenience
Arrives pre-potted and ready for immediate placement in your water feature.
Key Specs
Scientific Name
Nymphaea x 'Hollandia'
Hardiness Type
Hardy
Pot Size Options
4" Square Pot or 10" Round Pot
Aquarium Placement
Floating, Marginal
Growth Rate
Moderate
Plant Form
Floating Plant
Substrate Requirement
Rooted in Substrate
CO2 Requirement
No CO2 Required
Features
- Produces large, double purple flowers
- Free-flowering for continuous blooms
- Features a slight, pleasant fragrance
- Excellent choice for cut flowers
- Hardy perennial for outdoor ponds
- Easy to care for
- Suitable for shrimp and snails
- Thrives in high light conditions
What customers say
Customers are highly satisfied with the Hardy Pond Lily, consistently highlighting the exceptional quality of the plant received. Reviewers frequently mention that the lilies arrive robust and healthy, establishing quickly in the pond environment. The reliability of the vibrant purple color and prolific blooming exceeds expectations, making this a standout choice for water gardeners seeking immediate visual impact and long term success. This product is viewed as a worthwhile investment due to its superior health and performance.
Know before you buy
As a hardy perennial, this lily prefers to be placed in a stable freshwater environment. While it is a floating plant, it requires its roots to be anchored in a substrate, so ensure your pond depth allows the pot to sit comfortably on the bottom or a submerged shelf.
Yes, this variety is completely safe for both shrimp and snails. It provides excellent natural cover and foraging surfaces for small invertebrates without requiring any chemical additives.
This plant thrives in high light conditions. For the best results and continuous blooming, place your pond in an area that receives direct sunlight for the majority of the day.
Absolutely. The blooms are well-suited for use as cut flowers, allowing you to enjoy their pleasant fragrance and vibrant purple color inside your home as well as in your pond.
This is a low-maintenance, hardy plant. Simply ensure it is kept in a freshwater environment within the recommended temperature range of 5°C to 30°C, and remove any decaying leaves to keep the water clean.
You can propagate this plant through rhizome division or seeds. Rhizome division is generally the most reliable method for maintaining the specific characteristics of the parent plant.
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