The water lily is a floating plant, also known as a Nymphaea, which is part of the group of aquatic plants that are essential in a pond or lake. The Nymphaea family includes most of the floating and aquatic plants in the pond.

The water lily and its characteristics

The water lily is magnificent when it is in bloom, continually renewing its crown of stars. Easy to maintain, it is beautiful, and the fact that it grows in water gives it an added dimension. An aquatic plant with an underground stem, it is perennial and will establish itself permanently in your pond.

Water lilies exist all over the world at depths of 40 cm to 1.5 meters, depending on the species and varying from country to country. They bloom during the summer, starting in June, in calm and still waters.

Ideally, 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 from Maria Séa, Utah, with their beautiful yellow flowers and greater hardiness, are planted in the middle of the pond in water that is one to 1.50 meters deep.

We recommend choosing the right season for planting water lilies, as well as opting for a young plant.  Let's talk about the burlap basket and the special soil for aquatic plants.

Always choose a very compact, clay-rich soil, as water lilies require a firm base. For an aquatic plant such as a water lily, the openwork basket helps water penetrate the roots of the plants.

Despite the small holes, to keep everything in place, add a layer of burlap to prevent the soil from escaping the basket. 

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

Creating an aquatic garden in a barrel is entirely possible.

If you do not have a pond, we can show you another way to create a setup for your patio

It is a very simple, yet effective and decorative solution for a patio pond. It is a half-barrel, which is a genuine Bordeaux barrel that is, of course, watertight and in which you can plant or place water lilies.

A genuine aquatic garden in a barrel. 

Having an aquatic garden or a water garden in a barrel with different plants is entirely possible. However, these plants require different water depths depending on the type of plant.

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

Aquatic plants such as Nymphaea vulgaris tolerate 60 cm of water and are placed directly on the bottom of the barrel. 

On the other hand, marginal plants such as Japanese Irises need only 5 to 10 cm of water.  Simply fill your pond completely, and within a few weeks, you will have flourishing plants and an absolutely superb display. 

Resting in the water like jewels intent on enchanting you, the water lilies planted in the barrel are also truly beautiful. Do not hesitate to plant these wonders  in your garden;  they will enchant you throughout the summer.