Mini Mali Hardy Water Lily

Mini Mali Hardy Water Lily – The Tiny White Treasure

The Mini Mali Hardy Water Lily is a small but spectacular variety that brings elegance and abundance to even the smallest ponds. This compact hardy lily produces pure-white, double-petaled flowers measuring 2–4 inches across — more petals than nearly any other miniature white variety.

Each bloom floats like a delicate snowflake above green pads just 3–4 inches wide, creating a perfectly balanced, graceful display. Despite its small size, Mini Mali is a heavy bloomer and a true perennial, returning year after year with minimal care.

Ideal for patio containers, half-barrel ponds, and small water features, this variety transforms compact spaces into living jewels.

Planting & Care Instructions

• Plant Size: Small hardy waterlily

• Spread: 1.5 – 2.5 feet across

• Suggested Container: 9–12 inch wide aquatic fabric pot or small pond shelf planting

• Planting Depth (soil to water surface): 6–14 inches; shallow placement increases bloom frequency

• Soil: Heavy loam topsoil or PondGro Aquatic Loam Soil — avoid bagged compost, peat, or gravel which float or decay

• Sunlight Needs: Full sun — at least 6 hours of direct light daily

• Water Conditions: Calm or lightly moving water; avoid strong aeration or splashing on pads

Fertilizing Schedule

• Fertilize on the 1st and 15th of each month (May – September).

• Insert 2–3 Waterlily World Fertilizer Tablets 3–4 inches deep near the rhizome crown.

• Consistent feeding ensures continuous flowers and strong foliage all summer.

Fragrance

The Mini Mali Hardy Water Lily has a light, sweet fragrance that adds a soft note of freshness without overwhelming smaller spaces.

Water Lily Planting Tips

💡 Plant in shallow water (6–10 inches) for maximum blooming.
💡 Use small, wide containers to encourage faster root spread.
💡 Keep in full sunlight; shaded locations reduce flowering.
💡 Divide rhizomes every 1–2 years to maintain steady bloom cycles.
💡 Trim old leaves regularly to keep plants neat and vigorous.

Do’s & Don’ts

Do

• Plant in full sun for reliable flowering.

• Use heavy loam soil for nutrient retention.

• Fertilize regularly during the growing season.

• Divide every 1–2 years to prevent overcrowding.

• Keep pads exposed to sunlight for continuous blooms.

Don’t

• ❌ Don’t use bagged compost or aquatic media — they cause floating or rot.

• ❌ Don’t bury the crown — leave it slightly exposed.

• ❌ Don’t allow floating plants to shade Mini Mali’s pads.

• ❌ Don’t plant too deep (>14 inches).

• ❌ Don’t let rhizomes dry out; plant immediately upon arrival.

Shipping Information

• Shipping Window: April through September across the USA

• Spring Schedule: Ships according to our posted planting calendar, timed to your region’s safe planting window (northern areas ship later).

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

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

• Schedule: Orders are shipped early each 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 repotted immediately into heavy loam soil or planted directly into an earth-bottom pond.

• Keep all parts — rhizome, crown, roots, and leaves — wet during unpacking and planting.

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

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

Mini Mali Hardy Water Lily – Specifications

About the Variety – Mini Mali

The Mini Mali Hardy Water Lily is a recent breakthrough among small hardy varieties. With its compact form and snow-white, multi-petaled blooms, it brings luxury to small ponds and patio water features.

It is one of the highest-petaled miniature lilies available, combining vigorous growth with an elegant, refined appearance. Easy to grow and quick to establish, Mini Mali performs beautifully in lined or natural ponds and returns faithfully each spring.

Benefits of Mini Mali Hardy Water Lily

• 🌸 Compact size perfect for containers and small ponds.

• 🌿 Hardy and dependable — returns each spring with minimal care.

• 🌞 Thrives in full sun, producing flowers from spring through fall.

• 💧 Double-petaled white blooms bring refined beauty to any pond.

• 🪷 Easy to grow and divide, ideal for beginners and collectors alike.

Why Gardeners Love This Variety

Because Mini Mali Hardy Water Lily proves that elegance doesn’t require size. Gardeners love its pure-white flowers, reliable blooming, and adaptability — a variety that fits perfectly in even the smallest pond or water bowl.

It brings the tranquil charm of larger waterlilies to compact gardens, offering year-after-year performance with almost no maintenance. Simply plant, fertilize, and enjoy the peaceful beauty of this miniature masterpiece.