Nattamon Hardy Water Lily

Nattamon Hardy Water Lily – Compact, True‑Red Blooms for Any Pond

The Nattamon Hardy Water Lily is a small‑to‑medium, true‑red standout that delivers clean, classic flowers and tidy growth. Blooms are typically 3.5–5 inches across with a uniform, well‑shaped crown of stamens, creating that perfectly balanced “textbook” water lily look. Dark‑green pads (4–5 inches) frame each blossom, so the color pops even from a distance.

Dependable in full sun and easy to site, Nattamon is the kind of hardy water lily that suits patio bowls, lined ponds, and earth‑bottom edges alike. Keep it shallow, feed on schedule, and enjoy a steady procession of flowers all season. If you’re building a collection of pond plants that bloom reliably, this compact red is a must‑have.

Planting & Care Instructions

• Plant Size: Small–medium hardy water lily

• Spread: ~2.5–4.5 feet when established

• Suggested Container: 12–16 inch wide, shallow aquatic fabric pot (or plant on a shallow pond shelf)

• Planting Depth (from soil to water surface): 6–16 inches for best flowering

• Soil: Heavy loam topsoil only (or PondGro Aquatic Loam). Never use bagged potting mixes, aquatic media, or gravel (they float/rot and hinder growth).

• Sunlight Needs: Full 6+ hours of strong, direct midday sun

• Water: Calm or very gentle circulation; avoid splashing onto pads

• Blooming Habit: Steady bloomer in warm weather with regular fertilizer

Fertilizing Schedule

• When: 1st and 15th of each month (growing season, typically May–September)

• Rate: 3–4 Waterlily World® Fertilizer Tablets per feeding

• How: Push tablets 3–4 inches into the soil around (not on) the rhizome crown

Consistent feeding keeps this hardy water lily flowering and the foliage lush. Tablets are fish‑safe and ideal for mixed‑stock ponds.

Fragrance

Light, sweet fragrance—pleasant up close without overpowering neighboring pond plants.

Water Lily Planting Tips

• 💡 Plant shallower (6–10 inches) to warm the crown and boost bud count.

• 💡 Use a wide, shallow container to encourage rhizome spread (more flowers).

• 💡 A very thin top‑dress of clean sand is okay only if the crown stays exposed to sunlight; never gravel or stones.

• 💡 Keep surface space open—remove floaters so pads get direct sun.

• 💡 Divide every 1–2 years in late spring/summer once the rhizome reaches the pot edge.

Do’s & Don’ts

Do

• Plant your Nattamon Hardy Water Lily in full sun for the richest red.

• Use heavy loam and keep the crown slightly above the soil line.

• Fertilize twice monthly on schedule for continuous blooms.

• Provide open surface water—pads are solar panels for flowers.

• Plant immediately on arrival and keep all parts wet during handling.

Don’t

• ❌ Don’t add stones or gravel on top of the soil—this often causes crown suffocation and plant loss.

• ❌ Don’t use compost‑based/bagged mixes or “aquatic media.”

• ❌ Don’t bury the crown or plant too deep (>16 inches reduces blooms).

• ❌ Don’t allow floating plants or other lilies to overcrowd or shade Nattamon—light drives flowering.

• ❌ Don’t let stems, roots, or pads dry out during unpacking; water lilies dehydrate quickly.

Shipping Information

• Shipping Window: April–September across the USA

• Spring Schedule: Ships per our posted schedule at proper planting time for your region (northern areas ship later for safety)

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

• Method: 2–3 day service (usually UPS); occasionally USPS or FedEx depending on destination

• Dispatch Timing: Orders leave early each week to avoid weekend delays

• Tracking: You’ll receive an email with tracking the day your order ships

Arrival & Guarantee

• Shipped As: Live pond plant (rhizome with starter growth) — Shipped as a Live Pond Plant: (it will need repotted in proper aquatic fabric container or in your earth bottom pond, immediately on arrival).

• On Arrival: Plant immediately into heavy loam; keep rhizome, crown, roots, and leaves wet at all times.

• Minor yellowing or bent leaves in transit are normal and quickly replaced by new growth.

• Concerns? Email photos within 24 hours (unpacked plant + packing slip with initials) to PondQuestions@gmail.com.

Nattamon Hardy Water Lily – Specifications

About the Variety – Nattamon

Selected for its clean, true‑red flowers and compact habit, Nattamon Hardy Water Lily gives smaller ponds a high‑impact red without the oversized spread of giants. The uniform stamen crown keeps the look refined, while the dark pads create a dramatic frame for every bloom. It’s an excellent “first red” for newcomers and a reliable color anchor for seasoned collectors of hardy water lilies.

Benefits of Nattamon Hardy Water Lily

• 🔴 Compact, red flowers that read clearly from across the pond

• 🌿 Small‑to‑medium spread fits many sites and container ponds

• 🌞 Steady bloomer in full sun with simple tablet feeding

• 💧 Hardy perennial—returns yearly when planted properly

• 🪷 Pairs beautifully with white, yellow, or mottled‑pad pond plants for striking contrast

Why Gardeners Love This Variety

Because Nattamon Hardy Water Lily packs showy red color into a manageable footprint. It’s easy to grow, reliably floriferous, and beautifully proportioned—proof that a compact plant can deliver big‑pond presence. If your goal is a neat, classic red that behaves impeccably, Nattamon is the right choice.