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Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Jul 6 - Jul 11
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Description
red water lily flower Atropurpurea Hardy Water Lily – Pond MegastoreAtropurpurea Hardy Water Lily Deep, Classic Red with Nonstop Flowers The Atropurpurea Hardy Water Lily is a medium to large hardy water lily renowned for intense, dark red blooms (46") that open day after day in full sun. A steady perennial pond plant, Atropurpurea can produce remarkable flower counts in a season when planted shallow and fed on schedulebringing rich, romantic color to any water garden. Why Customers Love It Deep crimson red flowers
Atropurpurea Hardy Water Lily — Deep, Classic Red with Nonstop Flowers
The Atropurpurea Hardy Water Lily is a medium-to-large hardy water lily renowned for intense, dark-red blooms (≈4–6") that open day after day in full sun. A steady perennial pond plant, Atropurpurea can produce remarkable flower counts in a season when planted shallow and fed on schedule—bringing rich, romantic color to any water garden.
Why Customers Love It
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Deep crimson-red flowers that read clearly from across the pond
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Heavy bloomer in full sun with a simple tablet schedule
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Container friendly: performs beautifully in 12–16"+ wide shallow pots
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Hardy & reliable—returns each year with minimal care
Plant Requirements (quick reference)
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Sun: Full sun, 6+ hours of strong midday light
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Container: 12–16"+ wide, shallow aquatic container (fabric pots preferred)
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Depth (soil surface → water surface): 6–12" (shallower = more flowers; tolerates to ~18")
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Spread: ~3–5 ft at maturity
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Soil: Heavy loam topsoil only (no bagged mix, peat, “aquatic media,” or gravel)
Care & Fertilizing (simple schedule)
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Fertilizer tablets: 4 tablets on the 1st & 15th of each month (May–September)
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Application: Press tablets 3–4" into the soil around (not on) the crown
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Maintenance: Trim spent blooms/yellow leaves; divide every 1–2 years to maintain peak flowering
Water Lily Planting Tips
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Plant shallower (6–10") to warm the crown and jump-start buds
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Keep surface water open and unshaded—pads are your “solar panels” for flowers
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Never cover the crown with stones or gravel; leave it slightly exposed
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Use wide, shallow containers to encourage rhizome run and bigger bloom counts
Do’s & Don’ts
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Plant in full sun and heavy loam
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Fertilize twice monthly on schedule for continuous blooms
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Repot immediately on arrival; keep all parts wet while planting
Don’t
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❌ Don’t use compost/peat mixes, “aquatic media,” or gravel (they float, rot, or smother crowns)
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❌ Don’t let floating plants shade Atropurpurea—light drives flowering
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❌ Don’t plant too deep (>18") if you want frequent blooms
Helpful Links
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Full Planting Instructions →
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Waterlily World® Fertilizer Tablets →
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PondGro™ Aquatic Loam Soil →
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Aquatic Containers →
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PondGro™ Fabric Pots →
Shipped as: a live young adult plant (rhizome with leaves/lilypads). Plant immediately in heavy loam soil and set at the recommended depth. Minor leaf yellowing from transit is normal and quickly replaced by new growth.
Shipping Notes
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