Virginalis Hardy Water Lily

The Virginalis Water Lily is one of the most celebrated hardy water lilies ever introduced by Joseph Bory Latour-Marliac in France. Known for its large, cup-shaped, white flowers of the purest shade, this variety has remained a classic in water gardens around the world for over a century. The blossoms are slightly fragrant and rise elegantly among rich green pads, making it a timeless addition to any pond or water garden.

With its reliable perennial nature, the Virginalis Hardy Water Lily is a vigorous grower that offers both elegance and history. It provides lush coverage across the pond surface, blooming consistently when given full sun and proper care.

🌱 Planting & Care Instructions

• Virginalis Water Lily Size: Medium-to-large hardy perennial

• Spread: Covers 30–50 inches of surface area after one season

• Suggested Pot Size: 15-inch wide PondGro fabric planting container minimum

• Virginalis Water Lily Planting Depth: Place crown so the soil surface is 6–30 inches beneath the water surface (shallower depths promote heavier blooming)

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

• How to Fertilize Your Virginalis Water Lily: On the 1st and 15th of each month, push 4–5 Waterlily World Fertilizer Tablets 3–4 inches deep, just in front of the growing tip of the rhizome.

• Fragrance of the Virginalis Water Lily: Light and sweet

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

📦 Shipping Information for Hardy Water Lilies

• Availability: Ships April through September across the USA.

• Regional Timing: Northern orders are shipped according to the proper planting window.

• Pre-Season Orders: Orders placed in winter/early spring are prioritized for April–May shipping before later orders.

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

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

Guarantee & Arrival Care

• Be ready to plant your Virginalis Hardy Water Lily immediately upon arrival.

• If you encounter any issues, please email photos to PondQuestions@gmail.com within 24 hours of receipt.

• Required photos:

  1. Plants out of the box

  2. Packing slip with initials

• Always plant immediately, even if leaves appear yellow or stressed. Hardy water lilies quickly regrow with proper planting and care.

💡 PondMegastore Tip: Plant your Virginalis shallow (closer to 6–12 inches) for maximum flowering; deeper placement encourages more foliage but fewer blooms.

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

Do’s
✅ Plant crown 6–30 inches deep (shallower for more blooms)
✅ Use a 15-inch+ wide container with heavy loam soil
✅ Fertilize with 4–5 tablets twice monthly during the growing season
✅ Provide 7+ hours of direct sun daily
✅ Divide rhizomes in spring/summer if pot becomes rootbound

Don’ts
❌ Don’t use stones, gravel, aquatic media, or compost-based soils
❌ Don’t bury the crown—leave it visible above the soil line
❌ Don’t skip fertilization—Virginalis is a heavy feeder
❌ Don’t delay planting upon arrival
❌ Don’t expect blooms if planted in shade or too deep (>30 inches)