Gregg’s Orange Beauty Hardy Water Lily – Scrumptious Colors, Spectacular Foliage

Gregg’s Orange Beauty Hardy Water Lily is a true showstopper among hardy pond plants! The large blooms have outer petals drenched in shades of orange and apricot, while the center petals glow like lemon chiffon. This hardy water lily is not only about the flowers—the foliage is a spectacle as well, with dark purple pads that mature into rich green. The contrast of purple pads with glowing orange blooms creates a striking and unforgettable centerpiece for your pond.

From late spring through fall (often May into October), Gregg’s Orange Beauty Hardy Water Lily rewards you with reliable, heavy flowering and a brilliant mix of colors. This water lily is perfect for medium and large ponds, natural earth-bottom ponds, or large containers.

Gregg’s Orange Beauty Hardy Water Lily Planting and Care

• Planting Depth (from soil to water surface): 6–20 inches. Shallow planting produces more flowers.

• Container Size: 14–20 inch wide container (fabric aquatic pots recommended).

• Soil: Heavy loam topsoil only; avoid bagged mixes or compost which float and rot in water.

• Sunlight Needs: Full sun with 6+ hours of strong midday sun is required for heavy blooming.

• Fertilizer Schedule: Insert 4–6 Waterlily World Fertilizer Tabs on the 1st and 15th of each month, April through September.

Fertilizing Gregg’s Orange Beauty Hardy Water Lily

This is a hungry and fast-growing variety. Regular fertilization is critical for continuous blooms. Use slow-release fertilizer tablets placed 3–4 inches deep into the soil near the crown. In earth-bottom ponds, fertilizing may not be necessary once established, but container plantings must be fed every two weeks during the growing season.

Do’s and Don’ts for Gregg’s Orange Beauty Hardy Water Lily

✅ Do:

• Plant Gregg’s Orange Beauty Hardy Water Lily in full sun for maximum flowering.

• Use heavy loam topsoil with no added compost.

• Fertilize consistently every two weeks during the growing season.

• Divide rhizomes every 1–2 years in spring or summer to prevent overcrowding and encourage blooming.

❌ Don’t:

• Do not let the hardy water lily dry out after arrival. Plant immediately—all parts of the plant must remain wet.

• Do not place stones or gravel over the crown—this suffocates the plant and reduces flowering.

• Do not use bagged compost soils, which float and decay.

• Do not overcrowd. Hardy water lilies need space for pads to spread across the surface and direct sun to reach the crown. Floating plants or too many lilies in one area will prevent proper growth and reduce blooms.

Gregg’s Orange Beauty Hardy Water Lily Specifications