Pink Dream Hardy Water Lily – A Color-Changing Hardy Lily of Rare Beauty

The Pink Dream Hardy Water Lily is an extraordinary new introduction and one of the most unique color-shifting lilies ever developed. Its flowers open with delicate white and blush tones, deepening to vibrant pink by the second day — sometimes revealing streaks or split coloration like a watercolor painting. Also known in Thailand as Nong Bua Lampu. 

Medium in size and exceptionally heavy blooming, Pink Dream fills ponds with color from late spring through frost. Each flower seems to glow above the green pads, creating a dreamy reflection that gives this variety its fitting name.

If you loved the artistry of Wanvisa or the coral warmth of Prakisad, you’ll fall in love with Pink Dream — a lily that blends the best of both worlds: heavy blooming, unique patterning, and dependable hardiness.

🌱 Planting & Care Instructions for Pink Dream Hardy Water Lily

• Plant Size: Medium hardy variety

• Spread: 3–5 feet across

• Suggested Container: 15-inch or larger wide aquatic fabric container, or plant directly in natural earth-bottom ponds

• Planting Depth (from soil to water surface): 7–14 inches for best color and flower count; tolerates up to 24 inches in full sun

• Soil: Use heavy loam topsoil or PondGro Aquatic Loam Soil. Avoid compost-based mixes, peat, or stones that cause rot or buoyancy.

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

• Water Conditions: Still water preferred; avoid strong fountains or splashing near pads

💡 PondMegastore Tip: Plant Pink Dream closer to the surface (7–10 inches deep) for the most vibrant color change and maximum bloom performance.

💧 How to Fertilize Pink Dream Hardy Water Lily

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

• Use 4–6 Waterlily World Fertilizer Tablets per feeding, inserted 3–4 inches deep near the rhizome crown.

• Consistent fertilizing ensures steady blooming, larger flowers, and deep color saturation.

🌸 Fragrance

The Pink Dream Hardy Water Lily has a soft, sweet floral scent, noticeable when the blooms open fully on sunny afternoons.

✅ Do’s & ❌ Don’ts for Pink Dream Hardy Water Lily

✅ Do

• Plant in full sunlight for consistent blooming and vivid color.

• Use heavy loam soil and a large, shallow container for proper root spread.

• Fertilize twice monthly for maximum flower production.

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

• Keep the crown level with or slightly above the soil line.

❌ Don’t

• ❌ Don’t use bagged compost, peat, or gravel — these rot or prevent proper growth.

• ❌ Don’t bury the crown or cover it with stones — leave it exposed.

• ❌ Don’t plant too deep (>24 inches) or the flower color may fade.

• ❌ Don’t allow shading from floating plants or other lilies.

• ❌ Don’t delay planting after arrival — waterlilies dry quickly and must be repotted immediately.

📦 Shipping Information for Pink Dream Hardy Water Lily

• Shipping Window: April through September across the USA.

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

• Weekly Shipments: After spring, all hardy waterlilies are shipped weekly through summer, usually until or through September.

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

• Schedule: Orders ship at the start of each week to avoid weekend delays.

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

Arrival & Guarantee:

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

• Must be repotted immediately into a proper aquatic fabric container or directly into an earth-bottom pond.

• All plant parts — rhizome, crown, roots, and leaves — must remain wet during unpacking and planting.

• Minor yellowing or leaf damage from transit is normal and quickly replaced with new growth.

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

📋 Pink Dream Hardy Water Lily – Specifications

• Variety Name: Pink Dream Hardy Water Lily (Nong Bua Lampu)

• Origin: Thailand

• Flower Color: Pink and white blend with streaking or split coloration

• Fragrance: Light, sweet fragrance

• Flower Size: 4–6 inches across

• Pad Color & Size: Green pads, 6–8 inches across

• Plant Size & Spread: Medium; 3–5 feet spread

• Planting Depth (Soil to Water Surface): 7–14 inches (up to 24 inches tolerated)

• Container Size Recommended: 15-inch or larger wide aquatic container or pond planting

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

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

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4–11

• Shipped As: Live pond plant (rhizome with starter growth) — must be planted immediately upon arrival; keep all parts wet until planted.

🌷 About the Variety – Pink Dream

The Pink Dream Hardy Water Lily is a breakthrough in hardy lily coloration — a color-shifting variety that rivals tropical waterlilies in vibrancy. Developed in Thailand, this hybrid displays streaks and blends of pink and white that vary from flower to flower, creating an artistic, ever-changing display.

What makes Pink Dream so special is its combination of heavy blooming, strong growth, and reliable hardiness. It blooms nearly nonstop all season long and requires minimal maintenance once established, making it one of the most rewarding lilies for home gardeners and collectors alike.

💖 Why Choose Pink Dream Hardy Water Lily

Because every flower feels like a painting. The Pink Dream Hardy Water Lily is one of the few varieties that truly evolves in color throughout the season. Easy to grow, free-flowering, and dazzling in both color and form, this lily brings artistry and abundance to any pond. It’s no wonder it’s quickly becoming one of the most talked-about new hardy waterlilies on the market.