Mali Hardy Water Lily

The Mali Water Lily is a new small, pure white hardy variety, prized for its double-petal blooms and dependable performance. The first Hardy Water Lily to bloom for us every spring! Measuring 2–4 inches across, these delicate flowers feature more petals than any other small white hardy water lily we have encountered. Its compact green pads (3–4 inches) make this variety ideal for small ponds, tub gardens, and intimate water features.

The Mali Hardy Water Lily is not only charming but also an excellent bloomer, bringing repeated flushes of pristine white blossoms throughout the growing season. For water gardeners seeking a refined, compact, and reliable white lily, Mali is a perfect choice.

🌱 Planting & Care Instructions

• Mali Water Lily Size: Small, hardy perennial

• Spread: Compact; great for small ponds and containers

• Suggested Pot Size: 9-14 inch wide shallow container for best rhizome growth and blooms

• Mali Water Lily Planting Depth: Place the crown so the soil surface is 6–14 inches beneath the water surface

• Soil: Use heavy loam soil only. Never use bagged potting soil (contains compost that rots in water) or stones/gravel. If loam isn’t available, use PondGro Aquatic Loam Soil, optionally mixed with up to 40% sand.

• How to Fertilize Your Mali Water Lily: Apply 3–4 Waterlily World Fertilizer Tablets on the 1st and 15th of each month during the growing season. Consistent feeding ensures continuous flowering.

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

• Winter Hardiness: Fully hardy perennial in USDA Zones 3–11

📦 Shipping Information for Hardy Water Lilies

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

• Regional Timing: Orders are shipped according to the safe planting window in your climate zone.

• Pre-Season Orders: Early orders ship in April and May before later-season orders.

• Shipping Method: All pond plants ship 2–3 day via UPS, usually early in the week.

• Tracking: Customers receive an email with tracking information the day of shipment.

Guarantee & Arrival Care

• Be prepared to plant your Mali Hardy 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 out of the box

  2. Packing slip with initials

• Always plant immediately—yellowed or broken leaves are normal in shipping, and hardy lilies regrow quickly.

💡 PondMegastore Tip: Mali thrives when planted shallow (6–10 inches deep) in a sunny spot with regular fertilizer for steady blooms all summer.

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

Do’s
✅ Use a 9–15 inch wide container with heavy loam soil
✅ Keep crown 6–14 inches deep for strong flowering
✅ Fertilize with 3–4 tablets twice monthly during growing season
✅ Provide 6+ hours of direct sun daily
✅ Divide if rhizome fills the container

Don’ts
❌ Don’t use bagged potting soil, gravel, or aquatic planting media
❌ Don’t bury the crown—keep it slightly exposed above soil
❌ Don’t plant too deep (beyond 14 inches) if you want steady blooms
❌ Don’t delay planting upon arrival—install immediately
❌ Don’t skip fertilization—Mali is a heavy bloomer