White Hot Favorite Water Lily

White Hot Hardy Water Lily — A Glowing Show-stopper for Your Pond

The White Hot Hardy Water Lily is one of the top picks of the year for pond plants. This medium-sized hardy water lily mesmerizes with blooms that transition from a deep sunset pink at the base to nearly pure white at the petal tips—each flower seems to glow softly above the surface. Paired with rich, speckled lily pads, this water lily adds drama, elegance, and a fresh twist to any water garden.

Whether planted in a large container or in an earth-bottom pond, the White Hot Hardy Water Lily reliably blooms from late spring well into summer (and often into early fall). For gardeners seeking a hardy perennial pond plant that’s easy to grow yet visually striking, this cultivar is a standout.

Proper Planting & Care for the White Hot Hardy Water Lily

• Planting Depth (soil surface to water surface): 6 – 20 inches is ideal for best flowering; tolerates up to ~30 inches with reduced bloom.

• Container Size / Planting Location: Use a wide container (12–16 inches+ diameter; 15-inch ideal for larger specimens) filled with heavy loam topsoil; or plant directly in an earth-bottom pond. 

• Soil: Heavy loam topsoil (e.g., garden loam). Avoid bagged mixes high in compost, peat, stones, or gravel—those can float or decompose in water and reduce performance.

• Sunlight: Full sun, minimum 6+ hours of strong midday sun daily for best blooms. 

• Fertilizing Schedule: Press 3–4 aquatic fertilizer tablets (e.g., Waterlily World Tablets) into the soil near the rhizome on the 1st and 15th of each month during the growing season (typically April–September). Consistent fertilizing ensures abundant blooms. 

• Winter Hardiness: Fully hardy perennial (returns each spring) when planted properly in USDA hardiness zones appropriate for your region. According to one source, hardy water lilies ship April–September across the U.S. 

Do’s & Don’ts for the White Hot Hardy Water Lily

✅ Do

• Plant in full sun for maximum flowering.

• Use a large, wide container with heavy loam soil when not using a natural pond.

• Fertilize regularly and consistently during the growing season.

• Divide the rhizome every 1-2 years if container-grown, to maintain vigor and blooms.

❌ Do Not

• Let the plant dry out at arrival. All parts (rhizome, crown, roots, leaves) must stay wet and be planted promptly—hardy water lilies can lose vitality if left exposed to air.

• Cover the crown with stones/gravel. That suffocates the growing point and reduces flowering.

• Use bagged potting soils rich in compost, or pea gravel/rocks over the soil—these lead to poor performance or plant loss.

• Plant too deep (well beyond ~30″) if you want frequent blooms—shallow installations produce more flowers.

Shipping & Guarantee Information

• Availability: Hardy water lilies—including the White Hot Hardy Water Lily—ship from April through September across the continental U.S., timed for appropriate planting windows. 

• Shipping Method: Typically shipped via UPS with 2-3 day service (Monday–Wednesday shipping common to avoid weekend transit).

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

• Important Arrival Care: Be ready to plant the White Hot Hardy Water Lily immediately upon arrival. Minor yellowing or leaf damage during transit is normal; new leaves will quickly appear. If you have shipping or plant‐viability concerns, please email pondquestions@gmail.com with photos (including plant out of box plus packing slip) within 24 hours of delivery.

• Guarantee: We stand behind the quality of our plants when planted and cared for as directed.

Specifications — White Hot Hardy Water Lily