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

Shirley Byrne Water Lily Size: Medium tropical variety
Shirley Byrne Water Lily Spread: 4–7.5 feet, depending on container size and feeding
Shirley Byrne Water Lily Container Size: 9–14 inch wide, shallow fabric pond pot recommended
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
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).
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).
Fragrance of the Shirley Byrne Water Lily: Sweet scent
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.

If your order includes a tropical water lily, 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.
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

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