Gregg's Orange Beauty Water Lily

Gregg’s Orange Beauty Hardy Water Lily – A Star Among Hardy Lilies

The Gregg’s Orange Beauty Hardy Water Lily is pure sunshine on the water — a radiant blend of golden-yellow, apricot, and peach-orange petals that bring warmth and light to every pond. Each flower opens wide with a starburst of color that glows like a summer sunset, making this one of the most stunning and dependable orange hardy lilies available today.

Its foliage is just as beautiful — lightly mottled green pads that accentuate the flowers’ brilliance. A strong grower and heavy bloomer, Gregg’s Orange Beauty produces a steady stream of large, luminous flowers from late spring until frost. It’s equally at home in a lined pond, container garden, or earth-bottom pond.

If you want a lily that turns heads and blooms reliably all season, Gregg’s Orange Beauty Hardy Water Lily will quickly become a centerpiece of your water garden.

🌱 Planting & Care Instructions for Gregg’s Orange Beauty Hardy Water Lily

• Plant Size: Medium-to-large hardy variety

• Spread: 3–5 feet across

• Suggested Container: 16-inch or wider aquatic fabric container, or plant directly in the shallow shelf of an earth-bottom pond

• Planting Depth (from soil to water surface): 8–24 inches; shallower planting encourages more blooms

• Soil: Use heavy loam topsoil or PondGro Aquatic Loam Soil. Never use bagged compost, aquatic planting media, or stones.

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

• Water Conditions: Still water preferred; avoid splashing or aeration over pads

💡 Water Lily Planting Tip: Plant shallower (8–12 inches deep) for heavier flowering. Deeper placement (18–24 inches) works beautifully for larger ponds.

💧 How to Fertilize Gregg’s Orange Beauty Hardy Water Lily

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

• Insert 4–6 Waterlily World Fertilizer Tablets 3–4 inches deep near the crown of the rhizome.

• Consistent fertilizing ensures strong root development, vibrant color, and nonstop flowering all summer long.

🌸 Fragrance

Gregg’s Orange Beauty Hardy Water Lily has a light, sweet scent, giving it both visual and aromatic appeal — perfect for tranquil garden spaces and outdoor seating areas.

✅ Do’s & ❌ Don’ts for Gregg’s Orange Beauty Hardy Water Lily

✅ Do

• Plant in full, direct sunlight for best color and flower frequency.

• Use heavy loam soil in a large, shallow container for healthy roots.

• Fertilize consistently during the growing season.

• Divide rhizomes every 1–2 years to maintain strong growth and blooms.

• Keep pads exposed to open sunlight — clear nearby floating plants if necessary.

❌ Don’t

• ❌ Don’t use bagged soil mixes, compost, or gravel — they cause rot and hinder growth.

• ❌ Don’t bury the crown; it should sit slightly above the soil line.

• ❌ Don’t allow floating plants to shade the pads — sunlight drives bloom production.

• ❌ Don’t skip fertilizer — this lily is a heavy feeder.

• ❌ Don’t let the plant dry out during unpacking; plant immediately and keep all parts wet.

📦 Shipping Information for Gregg’s Orange Beauty Hardy Water Lily

• Shipping Window: April through September across the USA

• Spring Schedule: Ships according to our posted schedule and safe planting window for each region (northern states ship later).

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

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

• Schedule: Orders are shipped at the start of each week to prevent weekend delays.

• Tracking: You’ll receive an email with tracking information the day your 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 upon arrival.

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

• Minor yellowing or leaf bending is normal in transit and replaced by new growth once planted.

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

📋 Gregg’s Orange Beauty Hardy Water Lily – Specifications

• Variety Name: Gregg’s Orange Beauty Hardy Water Lily

• Hybridizer: Thai hybrid origin

• Flower Color: Golden yellow to orange-peach blend, star-shaped

• Fragrance: Light, sweet fragrance

• Flower Size: 5–7 inches across

• Pad Color & Size: Lightly mottled green pads, 6–8 inches wide

• Plant Size & Spread: Medium-to-large, 3–5 feet

• Planting Depth (Soil to Water Surface): 8–24 inches

• Container Size Recommended: 16-inch or larger aquatic fabric pot or direct pond planting

• Sunlight Requirements: Full 6+ hours of strong 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) — plant immediately on arrival; keep all parts wet during unpacking and planting.

🌿 About the Variety – Gregg’s Orange Beauty

The Gregg’s Orange Beauty Hardy Water Lily is one of the newest stars among modern hardy lilies, bringing brilliant orange tones to ponds that previously only tropicals could achieve. Its bright, cheerful color and prolific bloom habit make it a standout for both new and seasoned water gardeners.

Bred for performance, this lily thrives in a variety of pond types and climates, maintaining strong flowering even through the height of summer. Each bloom glows like a flame on the water — a perfect centerpiece for ponds that deserve a touch of gold and grace.

✨ Why Choose Gregg’s Orange Beauty Hardy Water Lily

Because it’s brilliant, bold, and incredibly rewarding. This hardy lily delivers tropical-style color in a perennial form, combining easy care with exceptional flower production. It’s one of our top recommendations for those who want a vibrant focal point and a reliable performer year after year.

When you add Gregg’s Orange Beauty to your pond, you’re adding warmth, energy, and elegance — a lily that truly lives up to its name.