Golden Goblet Hardy Water Lily

The Golden Goblet Hardy Water Lily is an absolute jewel of the pond, celebrated for its rich, golden-yellow, goblet-shaped blooms that float like radiant chalices across the water’s surface. This award-winning variety is not only visually stunning but also one of the more dependable bloomers among yellow waterlilies.

With its striking, sunshine-colored flowers and lush green pads, the Golden Goblet brings warmth, brightness, and elegance to any pond. A medium to large grower, this hardy perennial water lily thrives in both natural earth-bottom ponds and wide containers, making it versatile for gardeners who want consistent summer-long blooms.

Perfect for showcasing in a centerpiece spot, Golden Goblet is sure to captivate and delight season after season.

🌱 Golden Goblet Hardy Water Lily Planting & Care

Plant Size & Growth Habit:

• Medium-to-large hardy water lily with a spread of 3–5 feet

• Upright goblet-shaped blooms, rich golden-yellow

Planting Depth:

• Plant 8–24 inches below the water’s surface for best blooming

• Can tolerate up to 30 inches deep but blooms less prolifically at greater depth

Container Size:

• Use a 14–16 inch wide aquatic container or plant directly in a natural earth-bottom pond

• Fabric grow pots are strongly recommended for healthy rhizome expansion

Soil Requirements:

• Heavy loam soil is required — do not use bagged compost, peat, or gravel as these hinder root and bloom development

• For convenience, we recommend PondGro Aquatic Planting Soil, safe and optimized for waterlilies

Sunlight:

• Requires 6+ hours of direct, strong midday sun for steady blooms

Fertilizing:

• Feed with 4 Waterlily World Fertilizer Tablets pressed 3–4 inches deep near the crown on the 1st and 15th of each month during the growing season (May–September)

• Consistent fertilization is essential for maximum flowering performance

✅ Do’s & ❌ Don’ts for Golden Goblet Hardy Water Lily

Do’s:
✅ Plant in a large, wide container or directly in an earth-bottom pond
✅ Keep in full, direct sun for the most flowers
✅ Fertilize on schedule twice monthly for continuous blooms
✅ Divide rhizomes every 1–2 years to prevent overcrowding
✅ Maintain proper depth (8–24 inches for best results)

Don’ts:
❌ Don’t use gravel, compost, or lightweight soils — only heavy loam works
❌ Don’t cover the rhizome crown with stones (this suffocates growth)
❌ Don’t allow floating plants or other lilies to overshadow Golden Goblet — sunlight on both pads and crown is vital
❌ Don’t plant too deep beyond 30 inches, as blooms will diminish
❌ Don’t let the rhizome dry out during planting or shipping — waterlilies must stay wet at all times

📦 Shipping Information for Golden Goblet Hardy Water Lily

• Shipping Window: April through September (nationwide across the USA)

• Method: Usually shipped via UPS 2–3 Day Service, at the start of each week

• Regional Timing: Shipments to northern states are timed with local planting conditions for safe establishment

• Pre-Season Orders: Orders placed early ship in April and May, with later orders continuing weekly into summer

• Tracking: You will receive an email with UPS tracking details when your plant is shipped

🌿 Pond Megastore Plant Guarantee

We guarantee live arrival of all pond plants, including Golden Goblet Hardy Water Lily.
To ensure success:

• Plant immediately upon arrival — all parts must stay wet.

• Yellowing or broken leaves are normal in transit and quickly replaced by fresh growth.

• For significant concerns, email photos (plants unpacked + packing slip with initials) within 24 hours to PondQuestions@gmail.com.

📋 Golden Goblet Hardy Water Lily – Specifications

• Variety Name: Golden Goblet Hardy Water Lily

• Flower Color: Rich golden-yellow, goblet-shaped blooms

• Fragrance: Light, pleasant fragrance

• Plant Size & Spread: Medium-to-large; spreads 3–5 feet under ideal conditions

• Pad Size & Color: 6–8 inch green pads, occasionally lightly mottled

• Planting Depth (from soil to water surface): 8–24 inches recommended; up to 30 inches tolerated

• Container Size Recommended: 14–16 inch or larger aquatic container (or earth-bottom pond)

• Sunlight Requirements: 6+ hours of strong, direct midday sun

• Fertilizing Schedule: 4 tablets of Waterlily World Fertilizer on the 1st and 15th of each month during May–September

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–12 (perennial and winter hardy)

• Shipped As: Shipped as a live pond plant (rhizome with starter growth), carefully packed for safe arrival
  👉 Must be repotted immediately into a proper aquatic container or earth-bottom pond
  👉 All parts must remain wet — stems, crown, roots, and pads dry out quickly and must never be left unplanted