Reine Du Ball Hardy Water Lily – “The Belle of the Ball”

The Reine Du Ball Water Lily (meaning “The Belle of the Ball”) is a deep red, goblet-shaped hardy water lily that lives up to its name. With its rich coloration and striking shape, it’s a true showstopper in any pond or water garden. Though modest in bloom count compared to some varieties, it flowers reliably when given full sun, ample space, and consistent fertilizer.

This medium-sized hardy water lily thrives when planted shallow in sunny ponds and will reward you with elegant blossoms that rise beautifully among deep green pads. Perfect for collectors and home gardeners alike, Reine Du Ball adds bold character to your pond setting.

🌱 Planting & Care Instructions

• Reine Du Ball Water Lily Size: Medium hardy perennial

• Spread: 3–4 feet depending on care and container size

• Suggested Pot Size: 12-inch wide minimum; 14 inches preferred for best growth

• Reine Du Ball Planting Depth: Plant crown so soil is 6–18 inches beneath the water surface

• Soil: Use heavy loam soil only. Do not use bagged compost, aquatic media, pea gravel, or stones. If loam isn’t available, choose PondGro Aquatic Loam Soil for best results.

• How to Fertilize Your Reine Du Ball Water Lily: Insert 4–5 Waterlily World Fertilizer Tablets on the 1st and 15th of each month during the growing season. Place tablets 3–4 inches deep near the rhizome’s growing point.

• Fragrance: Light and sweet

• Winter Hardiness: Hardy perennial in USDA Zones 3–11

💡 PondMegastore Tip: Divide rhizomes annually in spring to encourage renewed vigor and heavier blooming.

📦 Shipping Information

• Availability: Ships April through September each year

• Regional Timing: Northern orders are shipped at proper planting time for your zone

• Pre-Season Orders: Early spring orders ship in April–May before later orders

• Shipping Method: Plants ship via UPS 2–3 Day, usually early in the week

• Tracking: An email with tracking information is sent on the day of shipment

Guarantee & Arrival Care

• Be ready to plant your Reine Du Ball Water Lily immediately upon arrival

• If there are concerns, email photos to PondQuestions@gmail.com within 24 hours of receipt

• Required photos:

  1. The plant removed from the box

  2. The packing slip with initials

• Always plant right away—even if some leaves look yellow or broken. Hardy lilies regrow quickly with proper planting

✅ Do’s & ❌ Don’ts for Reine Du Ball Hardy Water Lily

Do’s
✅ Use a 12–14 inch wide pot or larger with loam soil
✅ Plant crown 6–18 inches deep in full sun (7+ hours daily)
✅ Fertilize with 4–5 tablets twice monthly for best blooms
✅ Divide rhizomes annually in spring for vigorous growth
✅ Keep pond fish limited to goldfish or minnows (not koi over 8")

Don’ts
❌ Don’t use stones, pea gravel, aquatic media, or compost soils
❌ Don’t bury the crown—leave slightly exposed above soil
❌ Don’t skip fertilizer—this variety needs feeding to bloom well
❌ Don’t crowd or shade this plant—it needs open, sunny space
❌ Don’t delay planting—install immediately upon arrival