Odorata Hardy Water Lily

The Odorata Water Lily is the classic white hardy species water lily of North America. Found naturally in lakes and slow-moving rivers across the continent, this perennial water lily has been cherished for generations. Its medium-sized white blossoms float serenely above bright green pads, creating a timeless and tranquil pond display.

With pads 4–6 inches across and elegant flowers that rise just above the water, the Odorata Hardy Water Lily brings natural beauty to both home water gardens and larger earth-bottom ponds. It is a dependable, vigorous variety that will return year after year when planted properly.

🌱 Planting & Care Instructions

• Odorata Water Lily Size: Medium hardy perennial

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

• Odorata Water Lily Suggested Pot Size: 14-inch or larger wide, shallow container if not planted in a natural earth-bottom pond

• Odorata Water Lily Planting Depth: Place crown so soil surface is 6–24 inches beneath the water surface; shallower depths yield more flowers

• Soil: Use heavy loam soil only. Avoid gravel, stones, aquatic planting media, or compost-based bagged soils. If natural loam isn’t available, use PondGro Aquatic Loam Soil, which can be mixed with up to 40% clean sand.

• How to Fertilize Your Odorata Water Lily: Insert 4 Waterlily World Fertilizer Tablets on the 1st and 15th of each month throughout the growing season for strong growth and continuous blooms.

• Fragrance of the Odorata Water Lily: Lightly sweet scent

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

📦 Shipping Information for Hardy Water Lilies

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

• Regional Timing: Northern orders are shipped in line with the proper planting window for your zone.

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

• Shipping Method: Plants ship 2–3 day via UPS, usually at the beginning of the week.

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

Guarantee & Arrival Care

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

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

• Photos must include:

  1. The plants removed from the box

  2. The packing slip with initials

• Always plant immediately—even if leaves arrive yellowed or a stem is broken. Hardy lilies regenerate quickly with fresh growth and flowers.

💡 PondMegastore Tip: For best blooming performance, plant your Odorata Water Lily in shallow water (6–12 inches deep) with full, all-day sun.

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

Do’s
✅ Use a 14-inch+ container with heavy loam soil if not planted in natural pond soil
✅ Plant crown 6–24 inches deep (shallower = more blooms)
✅ Fertilize with 4 tablets twice monthly during the season
✅ Provide 7+ hours of direct sun for abundant flowering
✅ Divide rhizomes in spring or summer when pot is filled

Don’ts
❌ Don’t use stones, pea gravel, aquatic media, or compost soils
❌ Don’t bury the crown—leave it visible above the soil
❌ Don’t skip feeding—this is a heavy bloomer when fertilized
❌ Don’t delay planting—install immediately upon arrival
❌ Don’t expect strong flowering if planted too deep (>24 inches)