The water lily is a floating plant also called Nymphéa which is one of the aquatic plants that are essential in a basin or in a pond. The Water Lilies family includes most of the floating and aquatic plants in the pond.

The water lily and its particularities

The water lily is magnificent when in bloom and continually renews their crown of stars. Easy to maintain, it is beautiful and the fact that it grows in water gives it an extra dimension. Aquatic plant with underground stem, it is perennial and settles permanently in your pond.

Water lilies exist all over the world with a depth of 40 and 1.5 meters depending on the species and different for each country. They bloom during the summer from June in calm and tranquil waters.

Preferably, small water lilies are planted at the edge of a pond at a depth of 40 to 50 cm.

On the other hand, the types of water lilies of Maria Séa l`Utah with its beautiful yellow flowers and which are stronger are planted in the middle of the basin with a water height of one to 1.50 meters.

We advise you to choose the right season for planting water lilies, as well as opt for a young plant. Let's talk about the burlap basket and the special soil for aquatic plants.

We always choose a very compact and clayey soil since the water lilies require a consistent bottom. For an aquatic plant such as the water lily, the openwork basket helps the water to sink into the roots of the plants.

Despite the small holes and to hold everything in place, add a sheet of burlap to stop the soil from coming out of the basket.

You will find the different types of water lilies at the specialists, white, yellow, pink or red water lilies. You can then plan your water lily.

A water garden created in a barrel is doable.

If you don't have a pond, we give you another way to make a set for your terrace

It is a very simple solution, both effective and decorative for a pond on the terrace. It is a half-barrel, which is a real Bordeaux barrel which is of course waterproof and in which you can plant or deposit water lilies.

A real water garden in a barrel.

Having a water garden or a water garden in a barrel with different plants is quite possible. However, these plants like water depths depending on the plant types.

For this, the tips for aquatic planting are as follows:

Aquatic plants such as Vulgaris accept 60 cm of water, and are placed directly at the bottom of the barrel.

In contrast, water lily types like Japanese Irises need only 5-10 cm of water. All you have to do is fill your pond completely and within a few weeks you will have flourishing plants and an absolutely superb decor.

Placed in the water like jewels that only think of seducing you, the water lilies planted in the barrel are also truly a beauty. Do not hesitate to plant these wonders in your garden, they will seduce you all summer long.