Water lilies give magic and calmness to your garden water areas. A low maintenance plant, water lilies only need sunlight and water to survive. There are two type of water lilies, tropical and hardy. The hardy variety can withstand harsh conditions such as frost if planted at the proper depth. When in bloom, water lilies display beautiful flowers above the water line. The more sunshine the plants receive, the more blooms that show for your garden.
Plant water lilies in a shallow dish at the bottom of your water decoration. You'll be able to supply necessary nutrients to the plants without upsetting the natural balance of your water area. This also aids in tending to each plant individually if needed. Smart planting strategy will save you headaches later on as the root system of these plants tend to grow together if not placed properly.
To tend to your water lilies that are planted in pots, simply lift it out of the water. To fertilize your plants if they are in pots, place 3 fertilizer tablets in the bottom of the pot and fill with 3 parts of loam that is not too sandy. This will allow you to keep tabs on plants that may need extra care without disturbing the rest.
Plant water lilies off center and pat the soil very firmly around the plant. Fill the container to the top with washed sand. This will keep nutrients where they are needed, and also keep your water area clean looking.
When spacing your water lilies, leave around 1/2 meter square of water around each plant. Over crowding will result in poor blooms and will eventually harm other water area life you may have such as fish. Lilies do divide, so plan on dividing them every couple years.
Water lilies come in a variety of colors to fit every garden. Red, pink, white, apricot, yellow, and gorgeous red can be found. Blooms typically occur from November to March in southern states, and longer in the northern areas.
Summary:
Water lilies provide so much beauty and grace for your garden. Use your imagination with these fantastic plants. Create lighting effects, add some flair around your water area that highlight your water lilies. You'll find peace and serenity added to your water areas if you include some of these divine plants.
