Scarlet Flame Tropical Water Lily

The Scarlet Flame Water Lily is an award-winning tropical variety with large, dazzling flowers drenched in a brilliant rose-red hue. With its exceptionally high petal count, Scarlet Flame creates a lush, layered look that makes every bloom feel like a centerpiece. Introduced in 2011 by Florida Aquatic Nurseries, this unique tropical cultivar produces multi-petaled flowers that float gracefully alongside rich green pads, offering elegance and vibrancy to any pond.

As a prolific summer bloomer, the Scarlet Flame Tropical Water Lily continues to flower from late spring until frost, making it one of the most reliable and show-stopping red tropicals available. With its bold color and outstanding performance, this water lily has quickly become a customer favorite among pond plants.

🌱 Planting & Care Instructions

• Scarlet Flame Water Lily Size: Medium–large tropical variety

• Scarlet Flame Water Lily Spread: 4–7 feet, depending on fertilizing and pot size

• Scarlet Flame Water Lily Container Size: 2–7 gallon fabric pond pot (wide and shallow recommended)

• Depth of the Scarlet Flame Water Lily: Best blooming at 6–16 inches below water surface; tolerates 24–30 inches, though blooms decrease at greater depths

• Soil: Heavy loam soil only (avoid bagged potting soils with compost, which rot underwater). If local loam isn’t available, use PondGro Aquatic Loam Soil, which may be mixed with up to 40% sand (no more).

• Fertilizing the Scarlet Flame Water Lily:

  • Use Waterlily World Fertilizer Tablets (4–5 tablets on the 1st and 15th each month, pressed into the soil).
    

• Fragrance: Light, sweet scent

• Winter Hardiness: USDA Zones 9–12 (annual elsewhere)

📦 Seasonal Shipping Information for Tropical Water Lilies

Tropical water lilies are often ready a few weeks later than other pond plants in spring. They typically ship between May and August/September when warm weather ensures healthy growth.

• If your order includes a tropical water lily, the entire order will be held until the tropical is available.

• If you want to receive other pond plants sooner, please place two separate orders.

• In northern regions, tropical water lilies are generally ready just as it becomes safe to ship pond plants to your area.

💡 PondMegastore Tip: Scarlet Flame performs best in full sun with consistent feeding—keep it in warm, shallow water and it will reward you with an endless display of fiery red blooms.

✅ Do’s & ❌ Don’ts for Scarlet Flame Water Lily

Do’s
✅ Use a 2–7 gallon wide, shallow fabric pond pot
✅ Plant in heavy loam soil (or PondGro Aquatic Soil with a sand blend)
✅ Fertilize generously with tablets twice monthly or Landon’s slow-release fertilizer
✅ Keep crown 6–16 inches deep for best blooming
✅ Provide full sun (6+ hours daily)

Don’ts
❌ Don’t use bagged potting soil (compost promotes rot)
❌ Don’t bury the growing point—it must remain exposed to sunlight
❌ Don’t add stone, pea gravel, or media—this often causes mortality
❌ Don’t plant too deep (over 24 inches) if you want abundant blooms
❌ Don’t skip fertilizer—Scarlet Flame is a heavy feeder and needs nutrients to thrive