🔥 Ring of Fire Hardy Water Lily – The Hottest New Hardy Water Lily in 50 Years

The Ring of Fire Hardy Water Lily is nothing short of revolutionary. Considered by many experts to be the most spectacular new hardy water lily introduced in half a century, this brilliant hybrid redefines what’s possible in hardy waterlily color, bloom frequency, and ease of care.

Its flowers are large, multi-petaled, and radiant — a mesmerizing blend of coral, red, peach, and golden-yellow tones, like a living flame dancing on the water’s surface. Each bloom is perfectly shaped, with luminous color that deepens toward the center, surrounded by rich green pads.

If you’re looking for a lily that stands out — one that’s easy to grow, incredibly floriferous, and completely unlike anything else — Ring of Fire is your answer. It’s not only breathtaking; it’s also one of the most dependable, high-performing hardy water lilies ever grown.

🌱 Planting & Care Instructions for Ring of Fire Hardy Water Lily

• Plant Size: Large hardy waterlily with an impressive spread of 4–6 feet

• Container Size: 15–20 inch wide aquatic fabric container, or plant directly into a natural earth-bottom pond

• Planting Depth (from soil to water surface): 8–18 inches for best flowering results

• Soil Requirements: Use heavy loam soil from your yard or PondGro Aquatic Loam Soil. Avoid bagged composts, aquatic planting media, peat, or stones.

• Sunlight Needs: Full sun — at least 6+ hours of direct, strong sunlight daily

• Water Conditions: Prefers calm, still water; avoid splashing or fountains directly over pads.

• Blooming Habit: Incredibly steady bloomer from late spring until frost, with multiple flowers open at once during peak season.

💡 Expert Tip: Ring of Fire is one of the easiest large waterlilies to establish — fertilize regularly, give it sunlight, and it will do the rest.

💧 How to Fertilize Ring of Fire Hardy Water Lily

• Feed 4–6 Waterlily World Fertilizer Tablets on the 1st and 15th of each month (May–September).

• Press tablets 3–4 inches deep into the soil near the rhizome’s growing point.

• Consistent fertilizing ensures non-stop flowering and lush, vigorous growth all summer long.

🌸 Fragrance

The Ring of Fire Hardy Water Lily is not only visually stunning but also lightly fragrant, with a clean, sweet scent that enhances the sensory experience of any pond or water garden.

✅ Do’s & ❌ Don’ts for Ring of Fire Hardy Water Lily

✅ Do

• Plant in full sun for maximum bloom color and frequency.

• Use heavy loam soil and a wide, shallow pot for best results.

• Fertilize twice monthly for nonstop flowering.

• Divide every 1–2 years to maintain vigorous growth.

• Place the crown level with the soil surface and 8–18 inches below the waterline.

❌ Don’t

• ❌ Don’t use compost, aquatic media, or pea gravel — they float or rot and can smother the crown.

• ❌ Don’t plant too deep — shallow placement promotes heavier blooming.

• ❌ Don’t allow pads to be shaded by floating plants or other lilies.

• ❌ Don’t skip fertilizing — Ring of Fire thrives on regular feeding.

• ❌ Don’t let the rhizome dry out — waterlilies must remain wet during planting and unpacking.

📦 Shipping Information for Ring of Fire Hardy Water Lily

• Shipping Window: April through September across the continental USA.

• Spring Shipping Schedule: Ships according to our posted schedule, timed to the safe planting window for your area (northern orders ship later).

• Weekly Shipments: After spring begins, orders ship weekly through summer, usually until or through September.

• Method: 2–3 day service (usually UPS, though USPS or FedEx may be used based on location).

• Schedule: All plants are shipped early in the week to prevent weekend delays.

• Tracking: Customers receive an email with tracking details the day their order ships.

Arrival & Guarantee:

• Shipped as a live pond plant (rhizome with starter growth).

• Must be planted immediately upon arrival in heavy loam soil within a proper aquatic container or directly into an earth-bottom pond.

• All parts (rhizome, crown, roots, and leaves) must stay wet during unpacking and planting.

• Minor leaf damage or yellowing is normal and quickly replaced by new growth.

• For any concerns, email photos within 24 hours (unpacked plant + packing slip with initials) to PondQuestions@gmail.com.

📋 Ring of Fire Hardy Water Lily – Specifications

• Variety Name: Ring of Fire Hardy Water Lily

• Hybridizer: Modern hybrid, advanced hardy development (50 years in the making)

• Flower Color: Coral-red to golden-yellow blend; multi-petaled “flame” effect

• Fragrance: Light, clean fragrance

• Flower Size: 5–7 inches across

• Pad Color & Size: Bright green, 6–8 inches wide

• Plant Size & Spread: Large hardy waterlily; 4–6 feet spread

• Planting Depth (Soil to Water Surface): 8–18 inches

• Container Size Recommended: 15–20 inch aquatic fabric container or pond planting

• Sunlight Requirements: Full 6+ hours of strong sunlight daily

• Fertilizing Schedule: 4–6 fertilizer tablets on the 1st and 15th monthly (May–September)

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4–11

• Shipped As: Live pond plant (rhizome with starter growth) — repot immediately upon arrival.
  👉 Must remain wet during unpacking and planting.

🔥 Why Ring of Fire Hardy Water Lily Is So Special

If you only choose one new water lily this year — this is the one.

The Ring of Fire Hardy Water Lily has been hailed by experts and collectors alike as the most exciting new hardy water lily in 50 years. It’s brilliantly colored, extraordinarily easy to grow, and an almost constant bloomer. The combination of fiery color, dependable performance, and simplicity of care makes it not just beautiful, but one of the best investments you can make for your pond.

Every bloom feels like a celebration — glowing with shades of coral, gold, and rose, surrounded by lush green pads. Whether you’re planting your first pond or expanding a collector’s garden, Ring of Fire is a must-have variety that truly lives up to its name.

✨ Our Favorite Water Lily Ever. Highest Rated. Most Beautiful. Most Rewarding. ✨

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