Lindsey Woods Tropical Water Lily

The Lindsey Woods Water Lily is a breathtaking tropical day-bloomer named in remembrance of a beautiful 14-year-old girl who lost her battle with cancer. This variety is drenched in rich purple-violet blossoms with glowing golden-yellow centers, making it one of the most striking pond plants you can add to your garden. With a medium spread of 4–6 feet and solid green pads, this viviparous tropical water lily is vigorous, reliable, and blooms beautifully all summer long.

A robust grower with a meaningful legacy, the Lindsey Woods Water Lily is cherished not only for its beauty but also for its continuous flowering habit. Its blooms rise elegantly above the water’s surface, creating a bold contrast against lush green pads. This variety is a true showpiece in any water garden or pond setting.

🌱 Planting & Care Instructions

• Tropic Sunset Water Lily Size: Medium tropical variety

• Tropic Sunset Water Lily Spread: 4–6 feet

• Tropic Sunset Water Lily Container Size: Large, wide fabric pond pot (2–5 gallon minimum)

• Tropic Sunset Water Lily Depth: Best blooming at 6–16 inches below the water surface; tolerates up to 24–30 inches, though blooms will be fewer

• Soil: Heavy loam only (avoid bagged soil with compost; it will rot underwater)

• Fertilizing the Tropic Sunset Water Lily: Fertilize every 2–3 weeks during the growing season with Waterlily World Pond Tabs 

• Fragrance: Light, sweet scent

• Winter Hardiness: USDA Zones 9–12 (annual in cooler regions)

📦 Seasonal Shipping Information for Tropical Water Lilies

Tropical water lilies are often ready a few weeks later than other pond plants in spring. They typically ship between May and August/September when conditions are warm enough for healthy growth.

• If your order includes a tropical water lily, the entire order will be held until the tropical is available.

• If you want to receive other pond plants sooner, please place two separate orders.

• In northern regions, tropical water lilies are generally ready just as it becomes safe to ship pond plants to your area.

💡 PondMegastore Tip: Lindsey Woods is viviparous—look for tiny plantlets forming on leaves later in the season, which can be propagated into new water lilies.

✅ Do’s & ❌ Don’ts for Lindsey Woods Water Lily

Do’s
✅ Use a large fabric pond pot (2–5 gallons)
✅ Plant in heavy loam soil for best results
✅ Fertilize regularly with Pond Tabs or Landon Fertilizer
✅ Place crown 6–16 inches deep for best blooming
✅ Keep in full sun (6+ hours daily)

Don’ts
❌ Don’t use bagged potting soil (compost promotes rot underwater)
❌ Don’t bury the growing point—keep it exposed to sunlight
❌ Don’t add stone or gravel on top of soil—this often causes plant mortality
❌ Don’t plant too deep (over 24 inches) if you want abundant blooms
❌ Don’t underfeed—this variety is a heavy feeder and needs consistent nutrients