water lily flower vs lotus Lindsey Woods Annual Water Lily – Pond MegastoreLindsey Woods Tropical Water Lily The Lindsey Woods Water Lily is a breathtaking tropical day bloomer named in remembrance of a beautiful 14 year old girl who lost her battle with cancer. This variety is drenched in rich purple violet blossoms with glowing golden yellow centers, making it one of the most striking pond plants you can add to your garden. With a medium spread of 46 feet and solid green pads, this viviparous tropical water lily is

Lindsey Woods Tropical Water Lily

The Lindsey Woods Water Lily is a breathtaking tropical day-bloomer named in remembrance of a beautiful 14-year-old girl who lost her battle with cancer. This variety is drenched in rich purple-violet blossoms with glowing golden-yellow centers, making it one of the most striking pond plants you can add to your garden. With a medium spread of 4–6 feet and solid green pads, this viviparous tropical water lily is vigorous, reliable, and blooms beautifully all summer long.

A robust grower with a meaningful legacy, the Lindsey Woods Water Lily is cherished not only for its beauty but also for its continuous flowering habit. Its blooms rise elegantly above the water’s surface, creating a bold contrast against lush green pads. This variety is a true showpiece in any water garden or pond setting.

🌱 Planting & Care Instructions

• Tropic Sunset Water Lily Size: Medium tropical variety

• Tropic Sunset Water Lily Spread: 4–6 feet

• Tropic Sunset Water Lily Container Size: Large, wide fabric pond pot (2–5 gallon minimum)

• Tropic Sunset Water Lily Depth: Best blooming at 6–16 inches below the water surface; tolerates up to 24–30 inches, though blooms will be fewer

• Soil: Heavy loam only (avoid bagged soil with compost; it will rot underwater)

• Fertilizing the Tropic Sunset Water Lily: Fertilize every 2–3 weeks during the growing season with Waterlily World Pond Tabs 

• Fragrance: Light, sweet scent

• Winter Hardiness: USDA Zones 9–12 (annual in cooler regions)

📦 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 conditions are warm enough for 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: Lindsey Woods is viviparous—look for tiny plantlets forming on leaves later in the season, which can be propagated into new water lilies.

✅ Do’s & ❌ Don’ts for Lindsey Woods Water Lily

Do’s
✅ Use a large fabric pond pot (2–5 gallons)
✅ Plant in heavy loam soil for best results
✅ Fertilize regularly with Pond Tabs or Landon Fertilizer
✅ Place crown 6–16 inches deep for best blooming
✅ Keep in full sun (6+ hours daily)

Don’ts
❌ Don’t use bagged potting soil (compost promotes rot 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 plant mortality
❌ Don’t plant too deep (over 24 inches) if you want abundant blooms
❌ Don’t underfeed—this variety is a heavy feeder and needs consistent nutrients

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