Dauben Blue Tropical Water Lily (Day-Blooming)

The Dauben Blue Water Lily is a petite yet powerful addition to your pond plant collection. Unlike many tropical water lilies, Dauben can bloom while still small—making it perfect for container gardens or intimate water features. Its heavenly light-blue flowers, bright yellow stamens tipped in soft blue, and speckled green foliage create a soothing display all summer long. This water lily is also viviparous, producing plantlets from its leaves, and carries a gentle, sweet fragrance that delights water gardeners across the USA.

With the proper care, Dauben Blue Water Lily can grow from a charming small specimen into a lush medium or even large water lily, depending on your choice of pot size and fertilizer schedule. Whether grown in patio tubs, balcony containers, or small to medium ponds, this tropical day-bloomer guarantees a season full of beauty.

🌱 Planting & Care Instructions

• Dauben Water Lily Spread: 2.5 to 5.5 feet (varies with fertilizer & container size)

• Dauben Water Lily Fabric Pot Size: 9–14 inches wide, shallow fabric pond pots recommended

• Dauben Water Lily Planting Depth: 6–24 inches of water over the crown

• Soil: Heavy loam (avoid bagged soils with compost—these rot underwater)

• Fertilizing Dauben Water Lily: 3–4 Waterlily World Fertilizer Tablets on the 1st and 15th of each month (safe for fish & wildlife)

• Fragrance: Yes, sweetly scented

• Wintering: Hardy outdoors only in USDA Zones 9–12; in cooler climates treat as an annual

💡 PondMegastore Tip: Tropical water lilies like ‘Dauben’ thrive beautifully in northern climates as long as they are treated as annual pond plants. Plant fresh each spring for reliable summer blooms.

✅ Do’s & ❌ Don’ts for Dauben Blue Water Lily

Do’s
✅ Use a wide, shallow fabric pond pot (9–14 inches)
✅ Plant in heavy loam soil, topping with ½ inch clean sand Never use pea gravel
✅ Fertilize twice monthly from spring through mid-August
✅ Place in full sun (6+ hours daily) for maximum blooms
✅ Enjoy as a tropical annual in cooler zones (replant each spring)

Don’ts
❌ Don’t use bagged potting soil (too much compost, causes rot)
❌ Don’t place near splashing fountains or waterfalls—Dauben prefers calm water
❌ Don’t overcrowd—give this water lily space to spread its pads
❌ Don’t skip fertilizing—nutrients fuel continuous blooms

📦 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 conditions are warm enough for healthy growth.

• If your order includes a tropical water lily, even if you live in the South, 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.

• For northern regions, tropical water lilies generally become available right around the time it’s safe to ship pond plants to your area.