Double Yellow Hardy Water Lily – Full Petals, Full Sun, Full Bloom

The Double Yellow Hardy Water Lily is an extraordinary lily that shines like a golden crown on the water’s surface. Its large, multi-layered flowers are a soft buttery yellow, filled with petals from center to edge — giving them a rich, full appearance that distinguishes this variety from ordinary yellows.

Each bloom opens wide in sunlight, displaying a luminous golden center and reflecting beautifully against the glossy green pads below. Compact yet generous in flowering, Double Yellow is both elegant and easy to grow, rewarding gardeners with waves of blooms from late spring through fall.

Perfect for medium or large ponds, earth-bottom ponds, and big containers, the Double Yellow Hardy Water Lily delivers dependable performance, refined color, and lush form — a combination that makes it one of the most satisfying hardy lilies to own.

🌱 Planting & Care Instructions for Double Yellow Hardy Water Lily

• Plant Size: Medium-to-large hardy waterlily

• Spread: 3–5 feet wide

• Container Size: 14–18 inch aquatic fabric container, or plant directly into the shallow shelf of an earth-bottom pond

• Planting Depth (from soil to water surface): 8–20 inches for best flowering

• Soil: Heavy loam topsoil, or PondGro Aquatic Loam Soil. Avoid bagged compost, peat, or aquatic media that float or rot underwater.

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

• Water Conditions: Calm or still water preferred; avoid aeration or waterfalls splashing onto pads.

💡 PondMegastore Tip: To keep blooms full and frequent, plant Double Yellow in the sunniest area of your pond and fertilize on schedule.

💧 How to Fertilize Double Yellow Hardy Water Lily

• Apply 4–6 Waterlily World Fertilizer Tablets on the 1st and 15th of each month (May–September).

• Press tablets 3–4 inches deep near the rhizome crown.

• Consistent fertilization ensures large, full-petaled blooms and steady flowering through the warm months.

🌸 Fragrance

The Double Yellow Hardy Water Lily offers a light, sweet scent that enhances its visual charm without overwhelming other pond plants — a perfect balance of beauty and subtle aroma.

✅ Do’s & ❌ Don’ts for Double Yellow Hardy Water Lily

✅ Do

• Plant in full, direct sun for best color and bloom count.

• Use heavy loam soil for proper root support and steady growth.

• Fertilize regularly on the 1st and 15th each month.

• Divide rhizomes every 1–2 years to prevent crowding.

• Keep water calm for pristine, full-petaled flowers.

❌ Don’t

• ❌ Don’t use gravel, compost, or bagged planting soil — they float and decay underwater.

• ❌ Don’t cover the rhizome crown — leave it slightly exposed to prevent rot.

• ❌ Don’t allow floating plants or other lilies to shade Double Yellow’s pads.

• ❌ Don’t plant too deep; keep within 8–20 inches for regular flowering.

• ❌ Don’t let roots dry out — plant immediately upon arrival.

📦 Shipping Information for Double Yellow Hardy Water Lily

• Shipping Window: April through September across the USA

• Spring Schedule: Ships according to our posted schedule and timed to the safe planting window for your area (northern zones 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 may be used depending on location.

• Schedule: Orders are shipped early each week to avoid weekend delays.

• Tracking: You’ll receive an email with tracking details on 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.

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

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

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

📋 Double Yellow Hardy Water Lily – Specifications

• Variety Name: Double Yellow Hardy Water Lily

• Flower Color: Soft golden-yellow with layered, double-petal form

• Fragrance: Light, sweet fragrance

• Flower Size: 4–6 inches across

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

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

• Planting Depth (Soil to Water Surface): 8–20 inches

• Container Size Recommended: 14–18 inch aquatic fabric container or pond planting

• Sunlight Requirements: Full 6+ hours of direct sun 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) — repot immediately upon arrival; keep all parts wet during handling.

🌼 About the Variety – Double Yellow

The Double Yellow Hardy Water Lily was developed to bring lush, multi-petal form and full summer color into a hardy, perennial lily. Its abundance of petals gives each bloom the look of a rose floating on water, and its long blooming period makes it one of the most rewarding yellow lilies to grow.

This variety thrives in a wide range of pond conditions and adapts well to both container and in-pond planting. It’s a gardener’s favorite for its strong growth, steady blooms, and timeless golden beauty.

☀️ Why Choose Double Yellow Hardy Water Lily

Because it’s reliable, richly petaled, and radiant — a lily that blooms from early summer through fall and looks spectacular from any distance. Whether you want a single statement plant or a golden accent across the pond, Double Yellow delivers beauty and performance that exceed expectations.

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