Atropurpurea Hardy Water Lily – Deep Red Blooms

The Atropurpurea Water Lily is one of the deepest red hardy water lilies ever introduced. Known for its free-flowering habit and vibrant, dark-red blooms, this hardy perennial will bring bold drama and beauty to your pond or water garden. Its flowers are so prolific that in ideal conditions, one pot has produced over 80 blooms in a single summer!

Easy to grow and reliable, the Atropurpurea Hardy Water Lily is a medium-to-large variety with striking dark green pads that contrast beautifully against the jewel-toned flowers. A true centerpiece for any pond, it thrives in full sun and shallow planting depths.

🌱 Planting & Care Instructions

• Atropurpurea Water Lily Size: Medium-to-large hardy perennial

• Atropurpurea Water Lily  Spread: 3–5 feet depending on fertilizer and container size

• Atropurpurea Water Lily Suggested Pot Size: 12–16 inch wide fabric pond container; larger containers yield the best results

• Atropurpurea Water Lily Planting Depth: Plant crown 6–12 inches beneath the water surface for maximum flower production

• Soil: Use heavy loam soil only. Do not use aquatic planting media, bagged compost, pea gravel, or stones. If loam is not available, choose PondGro Aquatic Loam Soil (mix with up to 40% clean sand if needed).

• How to Fertilize Your Atropurpurea Water Lily: Insert 3–4 Waterlily World Fertilizer Tabs + Humates every 2 weeks (1st and 15th of each month). Place tablets 3–4 inches deep around the rhizome’s growing point.

• Fragrance: Light, sweet scent

• Winter Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–11

💡 PondMegastore Tip: Keep Atropurpurea shallow in full sun for maximum flowering—this is how growers achieve 80+ blooms per season.

📦 Shipping Information

• Availability: Hardy water lilies ship April through September

• Regional Timing: Orders to northern zones are shipped when planting conditions are safe

• Pre-Season Orders: Early orders (before spring) are shipped in April–May before later-season orders

• Shipping Method: Shipped via UPS 2–3 Day, typically early in the week

• Tracking: An email with tracking info is sent on shipping day

Guarantee & Arrival Care

• Be prepared to plant your Atropurpurea Water Lily immediately upon arrival

• If there are concerns, email photos to PondQuestions@gmail.com within 24 hours of receipt

• Required photos:

  1. The plants out of the box

  2. The packing slip with initials

• Still plant immediately—even if leaves look yellow or wilted. Hardy water lilies regrow quickly once established

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

Do’s
✅ Plant in 12–16 inch fabric pots with heavy loam soil
✅ Keep crown 6–12 inches deep for best blooming
✅ Fertilize every two weeks with 3–4 tablets
✅ Provide 7+ hours of direct sun
✅ Divide rhizomes in spring or summer when needed

Don’ts
❌ Don’t use stones, gravel, aquatic media, or compost soils
❌ Don’t bury the crown—leave slightly exposed above soil
❌ Don’t plant too deep (>18 inches) if you want heavy flowering
❌ Don’t delay planting upon arrival
❌ Don’t overcrowd—this variety thrives with space to spread