Malikan Hardy Water Lily

Malikan Hardy Water Lily — Rich Fuchsia, High-Petal Luxury

The Malikan Hardy Water Lily delivers rich fuchsia-pink, high-petal blooms (≈4–6") that look rose-like on the water. Pads emerge bronze and mature deep green, giving dramatic contrast. A medium hardy water lily and dependable perennial pond plant, Malikan blooms from early summer into fall (often starting a few weeks after early bloomers). Elegant color, refined form, and easy care make it a standout centerpiece for any water garden.

Why Customers Love It

• Lux, many-petaled flowers (often very high petal count) in vivid fuchsia

• Above-average bloomer—steady once warm and well fed

• Refined foliage contrast: bronze new pads turning deep green

• Hardy & reliable—returns each year with simple care

Plant Requirements (quick reference)

• Sun: Full sun, 6+ hours of strong midday light

• Container: 14–16"+ wide, shallow aquatic container (fabric pots preferred)

• Depth (soil surface → water surface): 8–18" (shallower = more flowers)

• Spread: ~3–5 ft at maturity (medium habit)

• Soil: Heavy loam topsoil only (no bagged mix, peat, “aquatic media,” or gravel)

• Zones: USDA 4–12

Care & Fertilizing (simple schedule)

• Fertilizer tablets: 4–6 tablets on the 1st & 15th each month (May–September)

• Application: Press tablets 3–4" into the soil around (not on) the crown

• Maintenance: Trim spent blooms/yellow leaves; divide every 1–2 years to maintain peak flowering

Water Lily Planting Tips

• Plant shallower (8–12") to warm the crown and jump-start buds

• Keep surface water open and unshaded—pads are “solar panels” for flowers

• Never cover the crown with stones or gravel; leave it slightly exposed

• Choose wide, shallow containers to encourage rhizome run and higher bloom counts

• Place away from splashing/aeration; still water shows color and form best

Do’s & Don’ts

Do

• Plant in full sun and heavy loam

• Fertilize twice monthly on schedule for continuous blooms

• Repot immediately on arrival; keep all parts wet while planting

Don’t

• ❌ Don’t use compost/peat mixes, “aquatic media,” or gravel (they float, rot, or smother crowns)

• ❌ Don’t let floating plants shade Malikan—light drives flowering

• ❌ Don’t plant too deep (>18–24") if you want frequent blooms

Helpful Links

• Full Planting Instructions →

• Waterlily World® Fertilizer Tablets →

• PondGro™ Aquatic Loam Soil →

• Aquatic Containers →

• PondGro™ Fabric Pots →

Shipped as: a live young adult plant (rhizome with leaves/lilypads). Plant immediately in heavy loam soil and set at the recommended depth. Minor transit yellowing is normal and quickly replaced by new growth.