Izia Hardy Water Lily 

The Izia Water Lily is a new hardy yellow water lily from France, bred to be an improvement over traditional small varieties like Helvola. With its higher petal count and longer blooming hours, Izia offers exceptional performance for small ponds, tub gardens, or water features where other water lilies may struggle.

Unlike tropicals, the Izia Hardy Water Lily returns year after year, thriving in every planting zone across the USA. Its cheerful yellow blooms bring life to your pond from spring through fall, making it a beautiful and dependable addition to your pond plants collection.

🌱 Planting & Care Instructions

• Izia Water Lily Size: Small, hardy variety

• Spread: Compact—ideal for tub gardens or small ponds

• Suggested Pot Size: 8–16 inch wide shallow container; wider pots produce more blooms and rhizomes

• Izia Water Lily Planting Depth: Plant crown so the top of the soil is 3–15 inches beneath the water surface (shallower planting often produces better blooming)

• Soil: Use only heavy loam or sandy topsoil. Never use stones, gravel, aquatic planting media, or compost-based soils—these will damage the delicate rhizomes. Leave the crown slightly exposed to sunlight above the soil.

• How to Fertilize Your Izia Water Lily: Apply 2–4 Waterlily World Fertilizer Tablets on the 1st and 15th of each month during the growing season. Consistent feeding ensures strong growth and abundant blooms.

• Fragrance of the Izia Water Lily: Light, delicate fragrance

• Winter Hardiness: Fully hardy perennial in all USDA planting zones

📦 Shipping Information for Hardy Water Lilies

• Availability: Hardy water lilies ship April through September across the USA.

• Regional Timing: In northern climates, orders ship at the proper planting time for your zone.

• Pre-Season Orders: Orders placed early (before spring) ship out in April or May, slightly ahead of new-season orders.

• Shipping Method: Pond plants are shipped 2–3 day via UPS, usually at the beginning of each week.

• Tracking: You will receive an email with tracking details the day your order ships.

Guarantee & Arrival Care

• Be prepared to plant your Izia Water Lily immediately upon arrival.

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

• Photos should include:

  1. Plants removed from the box

  2. The full packing slip with packer’s initials

• Always plant the lily immediately—even if leaves look yellowed or a stem is broken. Hardy water lilies produce new growth throughout the season, and minor shipping stress rarely affects long-term performance.

💡 PondMegastore Tip: Izia’s compact size and long bloom season make it one of the best hardy yellow water lilies available for small ponds and tub gardens.

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

Do’s
✅ Plant in a shallow 8–16 inch wide container with heavy loam soil
✅ Keep crown 3–15 inches below the water surface
✅ Fertilize 2–4 tablets twice monthly for steady blooms
✅ Provide 6+ hours of direct sun daily
✅ Trim older leaves during the season to promote new growth

Don’ts
❌ Don’t use stones, pea gravel, aquatic planting media, or compost soils
❌ Don’t bury the growing crown—keep it slightly exposed above soil
❌ Don’t plant too deep (over 15 inches) for this delicate variety
❌ Don’t delay planting on arrival—plant immediately for best results
❌ Don’t worry about a few yellow or broken leaves—new foliage emerges quickly