Malikan Hardy Water Lily – Award-Winning Deep Pink Beauty

Ships April–September • Hardy perennial pond plant • Medium spread • Full sun • Color: Deep Pink

The Malikan Hardy Water Lily is a stunning new, award-winning variety from Thailand, hybridized by the renowned Potjanee. Known for its luscious deep-pink blossoms with an exceptionally high petal count (averaging nearly 200 petals per bloom), this hardy water lily brings unmatched elegance to any pond or water garden. Unlike many other high-petal count varieties, Malikan is also a heavy and consistent bloomer, producing an abundance of flowers throughout the summer.

Perfect for both northern and southern climates, the Malikan Hardy Water Lily thrives across the USA and quickly becomes a centerpiece in any water feature. Its medium size makes it versatile for a wide range of pond settings.

Malikan Hardy Water Lily Proper Planting and Care

• Planting Depth: 6–18 inches beneath the water’s surface for the best flowering results

• Container Size: 12–16 inch wide container minimum, fabric aquatic grow pots are recommended; also suitable for planting in earth-bottom ponds

• Soil: Use heavy loam topsoil from your yard (avoid bagged mixes, compost, or gravel, which rot or suffocate the crown)

• Sunlight Needs: Full direct sun — at least 6–7 hours daily

• Plant Spread: Medium spread, making it a great choice for medium to larger ponds and water gardens

Malikan Hardy Water Lily Fertilizing Schedule

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

• Use 4–5 Waterlily World Fertilizer Tablets per feeding

• Insert tablets 3–4 inches deep, spaced around the rhizome crown for consistent blooming

• Regular feeding supports Malikan’s heavy blooming, even with its high-petal count

Do’s and Don’ts for Malikan Hardy Water Lily

Do’s
✅ Plant Malikan Hardy Water Lily in full sun for maximum blooms
✅ Use wide, shallow containers or natural pond edges with loam soil
✅ Fertilize consistently throughout the growing season
✅ Divide rhizomes every 1–2 years to prevent overcrowding and maximize flowering

Don’ts
❌ Do not use bagged soils, peat, or aquatic planting media — these rot, float, or starve the plant
❌ Do not cover the rhizome crown with stones or gravel — the crown must be exposed to light and air
❌ Do not let the plant dry out during unpacking — pot and place in water immediately
❌ Do not overcrowd with floating plants or too many water lilies nearby — each lily needs space for its pads to spread and capture sunlight, ensuring steady blooming

Malikan Hardy Water Lily Shipping Information

• Hardy water lilies ship April through September across the USA

• Early pre-season orders ship in April and May, before in-season orders

• Plants are shipped UPS 2–3 day service at the start of each week

• You’ll receive an email with tracking on the day your order ships

Important: Be prepared to plant the Malikan Hardy Water Lily immediately upon arrival. Minor bent or yellow leaves are normal during shipping and will quickly be replaced with healthy new growth. For significant issues, email unpacking photos (including the packing slip with initials) within 24 hours to pondquestions@gmail.com.