Sugar Crystal Hardy Water Lily

The Sugar Crystal Water Lily is a stunning new introduction from hybridizer Tony Moore, admired for its high-petal-count white blooms and classic beauty. Large, pure white flowers rise gracefully above glossy green pads, creating an elegant and timeless look in any water garden.

As a hardy perennial, the Sugar Crystal Water Lily will return year after year when planted and cared for properly. Its abundant petals and clean coloration make it a perfect centerpiece in larger ponds or spacious water features.

🌱 Planting & Care Instructions

• Sugar Crystal Water Lily Size: Large hardy perennial

• Spread: 4–7 feet, depending on pot size and fertilizer

• Suggested Pot Size: Wide 15-inch container (or larger) for best results

• Sugar Crystal Water Lily Planting Depth: Place crown so soil surface is 6–20 inches beneath the water surface

• Soil: Use heavy loam soil only. Avoid aquatic planting media, pea gravel, stones, or compost-heavy potting soils. If loam isn’t available, use PondGro Aquatic Loam Soil, mixed with up to 40% clean sand if needed.

• How to Fertilize Your Sugar Crystal Water Lily: Insert 4–5 Waterlily World Fertilizer Tablets on the 1st and 15th of each month during the growing season for continuous blooms.

• Fragrance of the Sugar Crystal 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 throughout the USA.

• Regional Timing: For northern climates, shipping is scheduled to align with the safe planting window in your area.

• Pre-Season Orders: Orders placed before spring are shipped in April and May, slightly ahead of in-season orders.

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

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

Guarantee & Arrival Care

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

• If anything arrives in less than good condition, email photos to PondQuestions@gmail.com within 24 hours of delivery.

• Photos must include:

  1. The plants out of the box

  2. The packing slip with initials

• Still plant immediately—even if leaves look yellowed or a stem is broken. Hardy water lilies flush new growth quickly throughout the season.

💡 PondMegastore Tip: For the most flowers and best form, plant Sugar Crystal shallow (closer to 6–12 inches deep) in a large 15-inch container, in full, direct sun.

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

Do’s
✅ Use a 15-inch or larger container with heavy loam soil
✅ Plant crown 6–20 inches below the surface
✅ Fertilize with 4–5 tablets twice monthly during the season
✅ Provide 7+ hours of direct sun daily
✅ Divide every few years if container grown

Don’ts
❌ Don’t use bagged compost soils, pea gravel, stones, or aquatic planting media
❌ Don’t bury the crown—leave it exposed above soil
❌ Don’t skip fertilization—Sugar Crystal is a heavy bloomer
❌ Don’t plant too deep if you want maximum blooming