{"product_id":"lovely-blue-annual-water-lily","title":"Lovely Blue Annual Water Lily","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"87\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eLovely Blue Annual Water Lily — Anemone-Style Blue-Purple Blooms (Beginner Friendly)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"509\" data-start=\"89\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"122\" data-start=\"89\"\u003eLovely Blue Annual Water Lily\u003c\/strong\u003e is a new anemone-type, blueish-purple \u003cstrong data-end=\"182\" data-start=\"161\"\u003eannual water lily\u003c\/strong\u003e from Thailand with an unforgettable flower form. Blooms are often \u003cstrong data-end=\"276\" data-start=\"249\"\u003eflat and extremely full\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring \u003cstrong data-end=\"317\" data-start=\"288\"\u003e100+ petals and petaloids\u003c\/strong\u003e that give a fluffy, “anemone” look on the water. The plant is just as attractive between blooms, with \u003cstrong data-end=\"469\" data-start=\"420\"\u003emottled olive-green pads streaked with purple\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding rich color texture to any pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"692\" data-start=\"511\"\u003eBest of all, \u003cstrong data-end=\"539\" data-start=\"524\"\u003eLovely Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e is considered \u003cstrong data-end=\"581\" data-start=\"554\"\u003every easy for beginners\u003c\/strong\u003e—a medium annual lily that grows quickly, blooms generously, and looks high-end without being high-maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"718\" data-start=\"694\"\u003eWhy Customers Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"952\" data-start=\"719\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"775\" data-start=\"719\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"775\" data-start=\"721\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"746\" data-start=\"721\"\u003eAnemone-style flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e with 100+ petals\/petaloids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"840\" data-start=\"776\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"840\" data-start=\"778\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"802\" data-start=\"778\"\u003eBlueish-purple color\u003c\/strong\u003e that stands out in any water garden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"902\" data-start=\"841\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"902\" data-start=\"843\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"876\" data-start=\"843\"\u003eMottled, purple-streaked pads\u003c\/strong\u003e add interest all season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"952\" data-start=\"903\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"952\" data-start=\"905\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"926\" data-start=\"905\"\u003eBeginner friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e and easy to keep blooming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"993\" data-start=\"954\"\u003ePlant Requirements (quick reference)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1375\" data-start=\"994\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1025\" data-start=\"994\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1025\" data-start=\"996\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1005\" data-start=\"996\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual water lily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1084\" data-start=\"1026\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1084\" data-start=\"1028\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1036\" data-start=\"1028\"\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1082\" data-start=\"1047\"\u003e6+ hours of strong midday light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1159\" data-start=\"1085\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1159\" data-start=\"1087\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1101\" data-start=\"1087\"\u003eContainer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1116\" data-start=\"1102\"\u003e3–7 gallon\u003c\/strong\u003e wide aquatic pot (fabric pots preferred)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1239\" data-start=\"1160\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1239\" data-start=\"1162\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1203\" data-start=\"1162\"\u003eDepth (soil surface → water surface):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1219\" data-start=\"1204\"\u003e8–16 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e for best blooming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1276\" data-start=\"1240\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1276\" data-start=\"1242\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1253\" data-start=\"1242\"\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1267\" data-start=\"1254\"\u003e~3.5–6 ft\u003c\/strong\u003e across\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1375\" data-start=\"1277\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1375\" data-start=\"1279\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1288\" data-start=\"1279\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1311\" data-start=\"1289\"\u003eHeavy loam topsoil\u003c\/strong\u003e only (no bagged mix, peat, compost, “aquatic media,” or gravel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1416\" data-start=\"1377\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; 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keep all parts wet while planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2247\" data-start=\"2238\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2247\" data-start=\"2238\"\u003eDon’t\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2437\" data-start=\"2248\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2317\" data-start=\"2248\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2317\" data-start=\"2250\"\u003e❌ Don’t use compost\/peat mixes, “aquatic media,” or gravel\/stones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2364\" data-start=\"2318\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2364\" data-start=\"2320\"\u003e❌ Don’t let floating plants shade the pads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2437\" data-start=\"2365\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2437\" data-start=\"2367\"\u003e❌ Don’t underfeed if you want the full anemone-style bloom performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2482\" data-start=\"2439\"\u003eShipping Information (Annual Water Lily)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2882\" data-start=\"2483\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2606\" data-start=\"2483\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2606\" data-start=\"2485\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2505\" data-start=\"2485\"\u003eShipping Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically \u003cstrong data-end=\"2535\" data-start=\"2516\"\u003esummer shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e (annual water lilies ship when heat and water temps support success)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2711\" data-start=\"2607\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2711\" data-start=\"2609\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2630\" data-start=\"2609\"\u003eWeekly Shipments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once active, we ship weekly through summer, usually until or through September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2814\" data-start=\"2712\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2814\" data-start=\"2714\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2725\" data-start=\"2714\"\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2759\" data-start=\"2726\"\u003e2–3 day service (usually UPS)\u003c\/strong\u003e; 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Plant \u003cstrong data-end=\"3185\" data-start=\"3170\"\u003eimmediately\u003c\/strong\u003e in heavy loam soil at the recommended depth. Minor leaf yellowing from transit is normal and quickly replaced by new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pond Plants, Water Lilies, Pond Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51243953520928,"sku":"Lovely Blue WATER LILY","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1725\/7713\/files\/LovelyBlueAnnualWaterLilyForSale1.jpg?v=1771337132","url":"https:\/\/pondmegastore.com\/fr\/products\/lovely-blue-annual-water-lily","provider":"Pond Megastore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}