Shirley Byrne Tropical Water Lily
The Shirley Byrne Water Lily is a graceful tropical variety that charms with its luminous pink blooms and simple elegance. Each flower rises above solid green pads, glowing softly against the water’s surface. A viviparous tropical hybrid, Shirley Byrne produces plantlets later in the season and is a prolific bloomer that flowers steadily all summer long. This medium-sized specimen is loved for both its dependable performance and radiant beauty, making it a delightful addition to any collection of pond plants.
Perfect for small, medium, or larger ponds, the Shirley Byrne Water Lily combines a moderate spread with heavy flowering. Its sweet fragrance and constant summer blooms make it a reliable choice for those who want both beauty and consistency in their water garden.
🌱 Planting & Care Instructions
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Shirley Byrne Water Lily Size: Medium tropical variety
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Shirley Byrne Water Lily Spread: 4–7.5 feet, depending on container size and feeding
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Shirley Byrne Water Lily Container Size: 9–14 inch wide, shallow fabric pond pot recommended
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Shirley Byrne Water Lily Depth: Best blooming at 6–16 inches below the water surface; tolerates 24–30 inches, though fewer flowers will occur at deeper levels
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Soil: Heavy loam soil only (avoid bagged potting soil with compost, which rots underwater). If loam isn’t available, use PondGro Aquatic Loam Soil, mixing with up to 40% clean sand (never more).
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Fertilizing the Shirley Byrne Water Lily: 4–5 Waterlily World Fertilizer Tablets on the 1st and 15th of each month during the growing season (safe for fish and pond life).
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Fragrance of the Shirley Byrne Water Lily: Sweet scent
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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.
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If your order includes a tropical water lily, the entire order will be held until the tropical is available.
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If you want to receive other pond plants sooner, please place two separate orders.
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In northern regions, tropical water lilies are generally ready just as it becomes safe to ship pond plants to your area.
💡 PondMegastore Tip: As a viviparous variety, Shirley Byrne may produce small plantlets on its leaves late in the season—an excellent way to propagate new plants.
✅ Do’s & ❌ Don’ts for Shirley Byrne Water Lily
Do’s
✅ Use a 9–14 inch shallow fabric pond pot
✅ Plant in heavy loam soil for nutrients and stability
✅ Fertilize regularly with 4–5 tablets twice monthly
✅ Keep planting depth 6–16 inches for abundant flowers
✅ Place in full sun (6+ hours daily)
Don’ts
❌ Don’t use bagged potting soil—compost rots underwater
❌ Don’t bury the growing point—keep it exposed to sunlight
❌ Don’t add stone or gravel on top of soil—this often causes mortality
❌ Don’t plant too deep (over 24 inches) if you want steady blooming
❌ Don’t skip fertilizing—Shirley Byrne is a heavy bloomer and requires nutrients
