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Important Sales Details: Lily sizes refer to width and Lotus sizes refer to height. ••• Potted lotus contain water and may not shipped, but you may pick them up at the nursery when they are in season, from April to July, or as long as they are in inventory. ••• When Lotus Tubers and/or Lilies are seasonally unavailable you may pre-order them for prompt delivery as soon as they become available. Call or email for information about availability. ••• All plants except Potted Lotus are shipped bare root. ••• Marginals are shipped in the one gallon size. ••• We ship using the fastest delivery service (not express) to your address. ••• Please arrange to have your package delivered to an area not in direct sun as the plants will not take high temperatures. ••• FOR INTERNATIONAL ORDERS PLEASE CONTACT US for information about additional shipping costs and plant inspection charges BEFORE you place an order.
Crinum menehune
This crinum is a great addition to the pond. The dark red strap leaves and light pink blooms provide a focal point. Even when not blooming the leaves provide a nice contrast to mostly green marginal plants. Grows to 18 inches tall in moist soil to 3 inches of water over the crown. Zone 9-11.
When shipped, this item will be packaged bare root in the one gallon size. SOLD OUT
Crystal
Crystal is a white water lily with a yellow center. It is an excellen blooming plant with multiple flowers open at one time. It is also viviparous - reproduces by growing new plants on the leaf. Plants with this trait are more tolerant of cooler temperatures. The pads are green with maroon splashes. This is a medium size plant spreading to 4' to 6'.
Available April 10, 2024
Cyperus percamenthes
Commonly referred to as Dwarf Giant Papyrus it is just like the giant papyrus used to make paper but this one only grows 2 feet tall. Grow in sun or part shade with plenty of fertilizer and about 4 inches of water over the crown. Zones 9-11.
When shipped, this item will be packaged bare root in the one gallon size.
Dauben
Do you need a small dependable plant that blooms with multiple blooms year round in zones 9-10? This is the one. While it is not real showy it is very dependable and highly scented. The light blue flower petals offer a striking contrast to the green pads. Because it is viviparous it withstands cooler water temperatures and will yield many new plants.
Important: When this item is currently unavailable, due to its seasonal nature, it may be pre-ordered in February and March for pick-up or delivery as soon as it becomes available, a date that will vary from year to year, ranging from March through May. Please use our Contact page to arrange a phone call or an email exchange to discuss the item's availability this year.
Available April 8, 2024
Dichromena latifolia
White Top Sedge is grass like with white blooms. It will grow 12-24 inches tall and may be given a hair cut if it is too tall. It grows best in sun to part shade and moist soil or up to 1 inch of water over the crown. Zones 8-11.
When shipped, this item will be packaged bare root in the one gallon size.
Director George T Moore
This water lily was named for one of the directors of The Missouri Botanical Garden. The deep purple blooms with stellate shape may grow to 7-10 inches and give off a delightful aroma. The pads are green with purple flecks spreading 4-6 feet. Grow in full sun to part shade.
Important: When this item is currently unavailable, due to its seasonal nature, it may be pre-ordered in February and March for pick-up or delivery as soon as it becomes available, a date that will vary from year to year, ranging from March through May. Please use our Contact page to arrange a phone call or an email exchange to discuss the item's availability this year.
Available April 8, 2024
Echinodorus cordifolius
Melon Sword is the common name and has clusters of spoon shaped leaves reaching 18-30 inches and long stems up to 36 inches floating out over the water with sprays of white flowers. Blooms during the summer. Grow in sun to part shade and up to 6 inches of water over the crown. Zones 5-11.
When shipped, this item will be packaged bare root in the one gallon size.
Equisetum hyemale
You may know this plant as Horsetail and its tendency to roam in available space. It provides a nice vertical contrast to leafy plants. It has green and black bamboo like stems growing 24-30 inches tall if the pot is big enough. Grows well in sun to part shade with moist soil and no water over the crown. Zones 4-11.
When shipped, this item will be packaged bare root in the one gallon size.SOLDOUT 2021
Foxfire
This water lily presents an unusual color scheme of purple petals with a pink center. The leaves are green with bold maroon splashes and may reach a diameter of 17 to 19 inches with a spread of up to 10 feet. It received the First Place Tropical Water Lily and Best New Water Lily awards in 2014.
Important: When this item is currently unavailable, due to its seasonal nature, it may be pre-ordered in February and March for pick-up or delivery as soon as it becomes available, a date that will vary from year to year, ranging from March through May. Please use our Contact page to arrange a phone call or an email exchange to discuss the item's availability this year.
Available soon, 2024
Gigantea
This is a species (not a hybrid) from Australia and a collector plant. The inner petals of the flower are light blue with the outer petals dark blue to violet with yellow anthers. The globular star like flower may be 10-12 inches in diameter and it is held high above the water. The pads are green and spread 4 to 6 feet or more. Grow in full sun and double the fertilizer. This plant goes dormant during the winter months just as it does when grown in Australia. For detailed instructions go to the blog and read how to manage this plant during the winter.
Important: When this item is currently unavailable, due to its seasonal nature, it may be pre-ordered in February and March for pick-up or delivery as soon as it becomes available, a date that will vary from year to year, ranging from March through May. Please use our Contact page to arrange a phone call or an email exchange to discuss the item's availability this year.
Available soon, 2024 When water temperatures reach 80 degrees.
Green Smoke
Green Smoke has been available since 1965. It has many large blooms starting with light yellow in the center and gradually becoming smoky green at the petal tips. The cup shaped blooms are held high above the water. The pads are green with dark spashes of color. This water lily has a fresh clean aroma noticable by midmorning. Plant this water lily in a medium to large pond as the leaves will spread over six feet.
Available April 14, 2024
GroBags
Newly designed GroBags solve problems many pond keepers experience They are very durable with double stitching and made from a matted material used to stabilize ground erosion. They are impossible to tear and stand up to repeat use in water. The old style plastic pots without holes have become nearly impossible to find..
More advantages of using GroBags:
-no plastic to recycle
-roots develop better because gases exchange readily
-water drains quickly reducing the weight when lifting pots out of the water
-bags do not tip over, especially important if you have critters visiting your pond
-bags are reusable
-bags fold flat for storage
-9 inches tall and 12 inch diameter (about 3 gallon size and ideal for water lilies)
-handles make it easy to lift the pots out of the water
-other sizes are available upon reqest.
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Hot Pink
This lily earns its name with bright neon pink flowers. Each flower is cup shaped with a yellow center and may contain as many as 50 petals. The pads are green with purple mottling and a spread of 4-6 feet. In 2009 this plant was named The Second Best Water Lily.
Important: When this item is currently unavailable, due to its seasonal nature, it may be pre-ordered in February and March for pick-up or delivery as soon as it becomes available, a date that will vary from year to year, ranging from March through May. Please use our Contact page to arrange a phone call or an email exchange to discuss the item's availability this year.
In Stock and available April 1, 2024
Hydrocleys nymphoides
Also known as Water Poppy it is easy to grow as it floats on the water surface spreading up to 6 feet and may easily be cut back. Flowers appear when the water reaches a temperature of 70-75 degrees and thrives in sun or shade. Water poppy provides a hiding place for fish and reduces algae growth. Zone 9-11.
When shipped, this item will be packaged bare root in the one gallon size.
Innocence
True to its name the flowers blush when first opened then the pink tips on the petals turn white like the rest of the flower. The stellate flowers reach 5-7 inches in diameter and are held high above the water. The pads are green with burgundy splashes and spreads 4-6 feet. This viviparous plant reproduces by developing new plants on the leaf. This is associated with a plant that thrives in cooler water temperatures..Innocence produces a sweet aroma. during the morning hours.
Available soon, 2024
Iris Blue Flag
This is the only Florida native iris. It has vibrant blue blooms appearing in the middle of May while the rest of the year the green leaves add textural interest in the pond. Grow in sun to part shade and keep well fertilized and moist to 3 inches of water over the crown. Zones 8-11.
When shipped, this item will be packaged bare root in the one gallon size. SOLD OUT