The Best Lily Flowers and Gardens From Crocus

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• 'Lust' - 'Lust'What the card that comes with the flowers will say?'I want you'What the flowers mean (and do they suit the person they are for?)Lily symbolises beauty, while Tuberose means dark pleasures and ginger means desire. Put them together and you get: (your) beauty (hints of) dark pleasures (and burning) lust. Quite simply: 'When I am with you I can think of only one thing!'What you get for your money:One of the most potent flower combinations possible! Together they are positively X-rated:Five stems of tuberose with its heavenly smell, five striking, scarlet gingers and three multi-headed 'La Reve' lilies all surrounded with 'Baby Blue' eucalyptus and wrapped in black tissue. Optional extras If you'd like to add a box of 'I love you more than chocolate' or Manni the bear to your bouquet, you can. Press the 'continue' button and you will be given the option.How are they packaged? (click here)
• African Lily - A wonderful white form of African blue lily bearing rounded heads of trumpet-shaped flowers from July to September. This bold perennial provides a perfect focal point for a sunny, moist but well- drained border. Where temperatures fall below zero, container grown specimens should be overwintered in a frost free place.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil (or John Innes no. 3 compost for containers) Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to September Flower colour: whiteOther features: bold clumps of strap-shaped, mid- green leaves, retained all year; excellent as cut-flowersHardiness: half hardyGarden care: Keep well-watered during the growing season, applying a balanced liquid fertiliser each month from spring until the plant flowers. Over-winter container-grown specimens in a cool greenhouse or conservatory, watering sparingly
• African lily - Rounded heads of trumpet-shaped, deep blue flowers from July to September held above bold clumps of strap-like, mid-green leaves. These beautiful African lilies provide valueable late summer interest in a sunny, well-drained border or large patio pot. Where temperatures fall below zero, container grown specimens should be overwintered in a frost free place.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil (or John Innes no. 3 compost for containers)Rate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: deep blueOther features: excellent as cut flowersHardiness: half hardyGarden care: Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly from spring until flowering. Divide plants in spring
• Arum Lily - Unusual, pure white hood-shaped flowers that are up to 10-15cm (4-6in) long are produced from late spring to mid-summer. It makes a striking architectural clump with lovely arrow-shaped, glossy dark green leaves. It looks great grown beside water as a marginal plant and can be left outside in most frost-prone areas if it is given a deep winter mulch.Position: full sunSoil: humus-rich, moist soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: May to June Flower colour: pure whiteOther features: all parts may cause stomach ache if eaten and the sap can irritate the skinHardiness: borderlineGarden care: Grow in moist soil or as a marginal plant in a basket with heavy loam soil in water 30cm (12in) deep. Mulch plants well in winter
• Arum Lily - Unusual, pure white hood-shaped flowers that are up to 10-15cm (4-6in) long are produced from late spring to mid-summer. It makes a striking architectural clump with lovely arrow-shaped, glossy dark green leaves. It looks great grown beside water as a marginal plant and can be left outside in most frost-prone areas if it is given a deep winter mulch.Position: full sunSoil: humus-rich, moist soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: May to June Flower colour: pure whiteOther features: all parts may cause stomach ache if eaten and the sap can irritate the skinHardiness: borderlineGarden care: Grow in moist soil or as a marginal plant in a basket with heavy loam soil in water 30cm (12in) deep. Mulch plants well in winter
• Belladonna Lily - An unusual amaryllis which has spidery red petals brushed with vivid chartreuse. There usually are 4-5 wispy blooms per stem and looks great planted with 3 bulbs in a pot. Flowers should be produced 6 weeks after planting.General care: Plant the bulbs just below the soil surface and keep them moist but not too wet. Place in a warm, sunny spot and start to increase the watering once the flower stem starts to appear. Feed weekly with a general houseplant fertiliser. Once the flower has faded, cut the stem back but allow the leaves to die back naturally. When the leaves have turned yellow, stop watering the plant.
• Daylily - Masses of beautiful, golden yellow, lily-like flowers lasting one day, borne continuously in early summer on slender stems. This cheerful, yellow daylily looks great planted at the front of a sunny mixed or herbaceous border. A compact and free flowering variety, it's ideal for the smaller garden or a large container planting.Position: full sun Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fastFlowering period: JuneFlower colour: golden yellowOther features: strap like, dark green leavesHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Lift and divide large clumps in spring applying a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant. Water frequently from spring until the buds appear, and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks.
• Daylily - Masses of ephemeral, rust-red and orange lily-like flowers with a prominent orange midrib, borne continuously in midsummer and strap-like, dark green leaves. This beautiful, bicolour, daylily is perfect for a sunny planting scheme based on 'hot' colours. An easy-to-grow and attractive groundcover plant, it tolerates a range of soil conditions, including heavy clay.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: JulyFlower colour: red and orangeOther features: strap-like, dark green leavesHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Lift and divide large clumps in spring applying a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant. Water frequently from spring until the buds appear, and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks
• Daylily - Masses of scarlet, lily-like flowers with yellow midribs and throats, borne continuously in mid summer above clumps of narrow, dark green leaves. This spectacular daylily is perfect for a planting scheme based on 'hot' colours. It's best to provide some protection in really sunny sites since the scarlet blooms are susceptible to sun-scorch.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: JulyFlower colour: redOther features: clumps of narrow, dark green leavesHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Lift and divide large clumps in spring applying a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant. Water frequently from spring until the buds appear, and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks
• Daylily - Masses of wonderful lavender-pink 12cm wide flowers are borne continuously in mid- and late summer on slender, erect stems. This vigorous, semi-evergreen daylily soon forms large clumps of strap-like leaves, valuable for suppressing weeds at the front of the border. A particularly free-flowering variety, it prefers a sunny, moist, well-drained site.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July and AugustFlower colour: lavender-pinkOther Features: strap-like, dark green leavesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Lift and divide large clumps in spring applying a generous 5-7cm mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant. Water frequently from spring until the buds appear and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks
• Daylily - This bright yellow daylily looks fabulous planted in drifts in a sunny mixed or herbaceous border. It produces a succession of lily-like flowers each lasting just one day, during mid-summer. Robust and easy-to-grow, the strap-like leaves are perfect for masking the ripening foliage of spring-flowering bulbs.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: JulyFlower colour: bright yellowOther Features: strap-like, dark green leavesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Lift and divide large clumps in spring applying a generous 5-7cm mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant. Water frequently from spring until the buds appear and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks
• Foxtail Lily - Soaring, slender spikes of bright yellow flowers in early and midsummer rising above strap shaped, greysh-green leaves. This spectacular foxtail lily is perfect for creating a bold statement in a sunny, well-drained border. It's best partnered with other late flowering perennials and tall grasses which help to mask the plant's short lived foliage.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, sandy, well-drained soilRate of growth: fastFlowering period: June and JulyFlower colour: bright yellowOther features: strap shaped, greyish-green leavesHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: In September every three to five years carefully lift and divide congested clumps. Replant the strongest crown on a layer of sharp grit, spreading out the roots and covering them with a thin (5cm/2in) layer of soil. In frost-prone areas cover with a dry mulch of fern leavesGoes well with: Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster', Knautia macedonica, Verbena bonariensis, Veronicastrum virginicum f. album, Echinacea purpurea, Miscanthus sinensis 'Nippon'January Sale Was £5.95 Now £4.45
• Foxtail Lily - Soaring, slender spikes of burnt-orange flowers in early and mid summer rising above strap shaped, bluish-green leaves. This spectacular foxtail lily is perfect for creating a bold statement in a sunny, well-drained border. It's best partnered with other late flowering perennials and tall grasses which help to mask the plant's short lived foliage.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, sandy, well-drained soilRate of growth: fastFlowering period: June and JulyFlower colour: burnt-orangeOther features: strap shaped, bluish green leavesHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: In September every three to five years carefully lift and divide congested clumps. Replant the strongest crown on a layer of sharp grit, spreading out the roots and covering them with a thin (5cm/2in) layer of soil. In frost-prone areas cover with a dry mulch of fern leavesGoes well with: Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster', Knautia macedonica, Verbena bonariensis, Veronicastrum virginicum f. album, Echinacea purpurea, Miscanthus sinensis 'Nippon'January Sale Was £6.95 Now £4.45
• Kaffir Lily - Stiff, upright stems of large, deep red, gladiolus-like flowers in August and September above narrow, mid-green leaves. These eye-catching kaffir lilies provide vertical interest and a late splash of colour when many summer flowers are coming to a close. Perfect for a sheltered sunny, moist but well-drained border, they make excellent cut flowers.Position: full sunSoil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: August and September Flower colour: deep redOther features: excellent cut flowersHardiness: hardy although flowerspikes are vulnerable to frost damageGarden care: Apply lots of well-rotted garden compost or manure when planting. Water during dry spells and deadhead regularly. After flowering remove the faded flowerspikes and protect the crown of the plant with a deep, dry winter mulch. Lift and divide congested plants every two or three years in spring
• Lily-of-the-valley - Lily-of-the-valley is an excellent groundcover plant for moist, humus-rich areas of the garden, quickly spreading to form a fragrant carpet of pure white, bell-shaped flowers and dark green leaves. Flourishing in sun or partial shade, the diminutive, pearl-like flowers are traditionally an important part of spring wedding bouquets.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: leafy, fertile, humus-rich, moist soilRate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: May Flower colour: whiteOther features: the seeds may cause a mild stomach upset if ingested; excellent, fragrant cut flower posiesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Divide and replant congested colonies in September, applying a generous mulch of composted leaf mould around the base of the plantJanuary Sale Was £5.45 Now £4.45
• Lily-of-the-valley Shrub - An unusual and long-flowering variety of pieris with deep pink, almost red, spring flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. This compact, rounded, evergreen shrub is perfect for a partly shady shrub border or woodland garden with moist, well-drained acid soil. To protect the handsome foliage from frost-damage shade from the early morning sun.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or ericaceous compostRate of growth: slow-growingFlowering period: March to MayFlower colour: whiteOther features: glossy, dark green leavesHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Add composted pine needles or peat when planting. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of composted pine needles or peat each year around the base of the plant in early spring. Remove the faded flower-heads in late spring along with any frost-damaged foliageGoes well with: Enkianthus campanulatus, Acer palmatum 'Garnet', Cyclamen hederifolium f. albiflorum, Asplenium scolopendrium 'Crispum', Dryopteris filix-mas
• Lily-of-the-valley Shrub - Clusters of white spring flowers resembling lily-of-the-valley, and glossy, bright red young leaves turning pink, creamy white then dark green. The fiery red young foliage of this upright, evergreen shrub is perfect for brightening a shrub border or woodland edge. Definitely one of the best varieties, it requires a moist, well drained acid soil and shade from morningsun.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or ericaceous compost.Rate of growth: slow-growing Flowering period: April and MayFlower colour: whiteOther features: glossy, red young leavesHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Add composted pine needles or peat when planting. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of composted pine needles or peat each year around the base of the plant in early spring. Remove the faded flower-heads in late spring along with any frost-damaged foliage. Goes well with: Enkianthus campanulatus, Acer palmatum 'Garnet', Cyclamen hederifolium f. albiflorum, Asplenium scolopendrium 'Crispum', Dryopteris filix-mas.
• Lily-of-the-valley Shrub - Clusters of white spring flowers resembling lily-of-the-valley, and glossy, bright red young leaves turning pink, creamy white then dark green. The fiery red young foliage of this upright, evergreen shrub is perfect for brightening a shrub border or woodland edge. Definitely one of the best varieties, it requires a moist, well drained acid soil and shade from morningsun.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or ericaceous compost.Rate of growth: slow-growing Flowering period: April and MayFlower colour: whiteOther features: glossy, red young leavesHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Add composted pine needles or peat when planting. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of composted pine needles or peat each year around the base of the plant in early spring. Remove the faded flower-heads in late spring along with any frost-damaged foliage. Goes well with: Enkianthus campanulatus, Acer palmatum 'Garnet', Cyclamen hederifolium f. albiflorum, Asplenium scolopendrium 'Crispum', Dryopteris filix-mas.
• Mahonia - Slender spikes of fragrant, pale yellow flowers, reminiscent of lily-of-the-valley, from November to March, and dark green, holly-like leaves. This wonderful, winter flowering mahonia is an ideal specimen plant for shrub border. Although it prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soil in partial shade it will tolerate sun as long as the soil remains moist.Position: full or partial shadeSoil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: November to MarchFlower colour: pale yellowOther features: the flowers are followed by ovoid, blue-purple berriesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Prune in spring after flowering, reducing overlong, leggy stems to a sideshoot or a whorl of foliage and apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plantGoes well with: Kerria japonica, Sarcococca confusa, Magnolia stellata, Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Scilla siberica, Eranthis hyemalis
• Perfect Complement - Pink - medium - What you get for your moneyA medium-size bouquet will be made using these flowers: a dozen 'Mascara' roses with long stems and velvety cerise petals. Five stems of the beautiful pink oriental lily 'Stargazer'. Each lily will have at least five flowers or buds which will open over many days.Stylish steely-blue eucalyptus foliage surrounds the flowers which have been hand-tied into an arrangement ready to go straight into a vase.What each of the flowers means (and do they suit the person they are for?)The lily is an ancient symbol of perfection. Roses are the classic symbol of love.How are they packaged? (click here)Save £10.00Was £39.95 - now £29.95
• Perfect Complement White - medium - What you get for your moneyA bouquet would be made using these flowers: Nine 'Bianca' roses with long stems and velvety white petals. Five stems of the beautiful white oriental lily 'Casablanca'. Each lily will have upto four flowers or buds which will open over many days.Stylish eucalyptus foliage surrounds the flowers which have been hand-tied into an arrangement ready to go straight into a vase.What each of the flowers means (and do they suit the person they are for?)The lily is an ancient symbol of perfection. White roses are for someone who deserves the best in life.How are they packaged? (click here)Save £10.00 offwas £39.95 - now £29.95
• Plaintain Lily - Spikes of pale lilac flowers flowers in July and August above clumps of heart-shaped, glossy, yellow-green leaves, becoming puckered when mature. The glossy leaves of this handsome hosta are, allegedly, less likely to be demolished by slugs and snails. Ideal for a large container, it thrives in sun or partial shade. Position: partial or full shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: July and August Flower colour: pale lilac Hardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Add a generous amount of well-rotted garden compost or leaf-mould when planting. Protect the young foliage from slugs, deadhead the faded blooms and apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant each springGoes well with: Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae, Pulmonaria 'Sissinghurst White', Dryopteris filix-mas, Polygonatum odoratum, Epimedium x rubrum, Carex elata 'Aurea'
• Plantain Lily - Bold, corrugated, blue-green leaves and spikes of greyish-white, bell-shaped flowers in June. This blue-leaved hosta has irregular, greenish-yellow margins which become brighter throughout the summer. It makes an ideal container or groundcover plant for a shady spot sheltered from cold, drying winds with fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Position: partial or full shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: June Flower colour: greyish-white Hardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Add a generous amount of well-rotted garden compost or leaf-mould when planting. Protect the young foliage from slugs, deadhead the faded blooms and apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant each springGoes well with: Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae, Pulmonaria 'Sissinghurst White', Dryopteris filix-mas, Polygonatum odoratum, Epimedium x rubrum, Carex elata 'Aurea'
• Plantain Lily - Cheerful, yellow-margined, mid-green leaves and spikes of deep purple, bell-shaped summer flowers. This vigorous, variegated hosta is excellent for brightening shady areas of the garden, protected from cold, drying winds. Sometimes producing a second flush of flowers, it makes attractive groundcover for the front of the border. Position: partial or full shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July and August Flower colour: deep purple Hardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Add a generous amount of well-rotted garden compost or leaf-mould when planting. Protect the young foliage from slugs, deadhead the faded blooms and apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant each springGoes well with: Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae, Pulmonaria 'Sissinghurst White', Dryopteris filix-mas, Polygonatum odoratum, Epimedium x rubrum, Carex elata 'Aurea'
• Plantain Lily - Gorgeous, greenish-yellow, heart-shaped leaves with dark green margins and spikes of lavender-blue flowers in July and August. The greenish-yellow leaves of this hosta fade to yellow then cream. Best in full sun with shade at midday and protected from cold winds, it's an attractive groundcover plant for moist, well-drained areas of the garden. Position: partial or full shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: July and August Flower colour: lavender-blue Hardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Add a generous amount of well-rotted garden compost or leaf-mould when planting. Protect the young foliage from slugs, deadhead the faded blooms and apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant each springGoes well with: Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae, Pulmonaria 'Sissinghurst White', Dryopteris filix-mas, Polygonatum odoratum, Epimedium x rubrum, Carex elata 'Aurea'
• Plantain Lily - Marvellous, matt, olive-green leaves with wavy, cream margins, fading to white, and tall spikes of funnel-shaped, purple summer flowers. This vigorous, variegated hosta is ideal groundcover for the front of a shady, moist, well-drained border. Specimens left undivided for more than four years develop broader leaves and wider margins. Position: partial or full shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July and August Flower colour: purple Hardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Add a generous amount of well-rotted garden compost or leaf-mould when planting. Protect the young foliage from slugs, deadhead the faded blooms and apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant each springGoes well with: Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae, Pulmonaria 'Sissinghurst White', Dryopteris filix-mas, Polygonatum odoratum, Epimedium x rubrum, Carex elata 'Aurea'
• Regal Lily - Majestic sprays of up to 25 highly scented, trumpet-shaped, white flowers, flushed purple on the outside, in July and August. These summer-flowering lilies look marvellous emerging from a tall galvanized container or the back of a sunny border. Guaranteed to create a bold statement, they grow well in most soils except those which are very alkaline.Position: full sun (with shade at the base)Soil: well-drained, acid to neutral soil, enriched with leaf mould or well-rotted organic matter or a loam-based potting compost, such as John Innes no. 2Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: July and August Flower colour: whiteOther features: excellent cut-flowers; lustrous, dark green leavesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Between August and March plant 15-20cm (6-8in) deep in a well-drained soil, enriched with well-rotted organic matter or leaf mould, using a marker to minimise any unnecessary disturbance. Stake with ring stakes or bamboo canes in spring before the flowers appear. Deadhead the faded blooms and cut the stems back to ground level at the end of autumnGoes well with: Macleaya cordata, Crocosmia 'Lucifer', Potentilla 'Gibson's Scarlet', Cosmos astrosangineus, Foeniculum vulgare 'Purpureum', Ricinus communis 'Carmencita'January Sale Was £5.45 Now £3.95
• Tukscap Lily - In early to midsummer, tall spikes of up to 50 nodding turkscap flowers in shades of pink or purplish red are produced above whorls of dark green leaves. The blooms are strongly scented (it's not a very nice smell!) It is an ideal bulb for naturalising in woodlands where it will happily grow in the shade.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: June to July Flower colour: pink or purplish redOther features: will tolerate chalky soilHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Between August and March plant 15-20cm (6-8in) deep in a well-drained soil, enriched with well-rotted organic matter or leaf mould, using a marker to minimise any unnecessary disturbance. Stake with ring stakes or bamboo canes in spring before the flowers appear. Deadhead the faded blooms and cut the stems back to ground level at the end of autumnJanuary Sale Was £7.95 Now £5.95
• Turkscap Lily - In early to midsummer, tall spikes of up to 50 nodding turkscap flowers in shades of pink or purplish red are produced above whorls of dark green leaves. The flowers are highly scented, though it's not the most pleasant smell, and it will grow in almost any soil in full sun or partial shade. An ideal bulb for naturalising in woodlands or in wildflower meadows.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: June to July Flower colour: pink or purplish redOther features: will tolerate chalky soilHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Between August and March plant 15-20cm (6-8in) deep in a well-drained soil, enriched with well-rotted organic matter or leaf mould, using a marker to minimise any unnecessary disturbance. Stake with ring stakes or bamboo canes in spring before the flowers appear. Deadhead the faded blooms and cut the stems back to ground level at the end of autumn
• Water Lily - A profusion of fragrant, cup-shaped, pure white flowers with prominent yellow centres from June to September. 'Marliacea Albida' is currently the most popular white water lily in cultivation. Best planted at a depth of 45-75cm (18-30in), it's perfect for sunny areas of a medium or large pond.Position: full sunDepth of water: 45-75cm (18-30in)Rate of growth: averageUltimate spread: 120cm (48in)Height above surface: 0-10cm (0-4in) Flowering period: June to September Flower colour: pure whiteOther features: dark green leaves, flushed-purple when youngHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Plant firmly in a hessian-lined aquatic planting basket filled with aquatic compost. Apply a 2.5cm (1in) top-dressing of pea shingle or gravel to prevent the top layer of the planting medium from clouding the water. The crown of the plant should protrude slightly above the surface of the planting basketGoes well with: Caltha palustris, Juncus effusus f. 'Spiralis', Iris laevigata 'Snowdrift', Equisetum scirpoides, Rodgersia aesculifolia, Primula denticulata 'Alba'
• Water Lily - Cheerful, cup-shaped, soft-yellow flowers which appear to peep through a floating carpet of dark-green leaves. This vigorous water lily is best grown at a planting depth of 75-120cm (30-48in). Perfect for a large pond or lake, the shade cast by the foliage is useful for checking the spread of algae.Position: full sunDepth of water: 75-120cm (30-48in)Rate of growth: fast-growingUltimate spread: 175cm (66in)Height above surface: 0-10cm (0-4in) Flowering period: June to September Flower colour: yellowOther features: large, dark green leavesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Plant firmly in a hessian-lined aquatic planting basket filled with aquatic compost. Apply a 2.5cm (1in) top-dressing of pea shingle or gravel to prevent the top layer of the planting medium from clouding the water. The crown of the plant should protrude slightly above the surface of the planting basketGoes well with: Caltha palustris, Juncus effusus f. 'Spiralis', Iris laevigata 'Snowdrift', Equisetum scirpoides, Rodgersia aesculifolia, Primula denticulata 'Alba'
• Water Lily - Delicious, vanilla-scented, semi-double, light pink flowers with golden-yellow centres from June to September. This popular pink-flowered water lily often produces white flowers the first year after planting. Best grown at a planting depth of 75-150cm (30-60in), it's perfect for a large sunny pond.Position: full sunDepth of water: 75-150cm (30-60in)Rate of growth: fast-growingUltimate spread: 150cm (60in)Height above surface: 0-10cm (0-4in) Flowering period: June to September Flower colour: light pinkOther features: dark green leaves, purple-tinted when youngHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Plant firmly in a hessian-lined aquatic planting basket filled with aquatic compost. Apply a 2.5cm (1in) top-dressing of pea shingle or gravel to prevent the top layer of the planting medium from clouding the water. The crown of the plant should protrude slightly above the surface of the planting basketGoes well with: Caltha palustris, Juncus effusus f. 'Spiralis', Iris laevigata 'Snowdrift', Equisetum scirpoides, Rodgersia aesculifolia, Primula denticulata 'Alba'
• Water Lily - Diminutive, orange-centred, cup-shaped flowers which age from yellowish apricot-red through orange-red to burgundy-red. This dwarf water lily is one of the best varieties for a tub or small pond. One of our recommended plants, the attractive maroon-splashed foliage and ephemeral flowers provide interest from early summer until the first frosts.Position: full sunDepth of water: 30-45cm (12-18in)Rate of growth: averageUltimate spread: 150cm (60in)Height above surface: 0-10cm (0-4in) Flowering period: June to September Flower colour: redOther features: maroon-splashed, oval, mid-green leavesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Plant firmly in a hessian-lined aquatic planting basket filled with aquatic compost. Apply a 2.5cm (1in) top-dressing of pea shingle or gravel to prevent the top layer of the planting medium from clouding the water. The crown of the plant should protrude slightly above the surface of the planting basketGoes well with: Caltha palustris, Juncus effusus f. 'Spiralis', Iris laevigata 'Snowdrift', Equisetum scirpoides, Rodgersia aesculifolia, Primula denticulata 'Alba'
• Water Lily - Large, slightly scented, magnolia-like, white blooms among a floating carpet of overlapping, mid-green leaves. This vigorous white water lily flowers earlier than other varieties. To develop its full potential it must have adequate space to spread, making it an excellent choice for a lake or very large pond.Position: full sunDepth of water: 75-120cm (30-48in)Rate of growth: fast-growingUltimate spread: 220cm (84in)Height above surface: 0-10cm (0-4in) Flowering period: June to September Flower colour: whiteHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Plant firmly in a hessian-lined aquatic planting basket filled with aquatic compost. Apply a 2.5cm (1in) top-dressing of pea shingle or gravel to prevent the top layer of the planting medium from clouding the water. The crown of the plant should protrude slightly above the surface of the planting basketGoes well with: Caltha palustris, Juncus effusus f. 'Spiralis', Iris laevigata 'Snowdrift', Equisetum scirpoides, Rodgersia aesculifolia, Primula denticulata 'Alba'
• Water Lily - Small, slightly fragrant, star-shaped, pale yellow flowers up to 7cm (3in) across from June to September. These award-winning pygmy water lilies will happily grow in as little as 15cm (6in) of water. One of our recommended plants, they're perfect candidates for a tub or mini-pond in a sheltered, sunny site.Position: full sunDepth of water: 15-30cm (6-12in)Rate of growth: averageUltimate spread: 40cm (16in)Height above surface: 0-10cm (0-4in) Flowering period: June to September Flower colour: pale yellowOther features: purple-blotched, dark green leavesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Plant firmly in a hessian-lined aquatic planting basket filled with aquatic compost. Apply a 2.5cm (1in) top-dressing of pea shingle or gravel to prevent the top layer of the planting medium from clouding the water. The crown of the plant should protrude slightly above the surface of the planting basketGoes well with: Caltha palustris, Juncus effusus f. 'Spiralis', Iris laevigata 'Snowdrift', Equisetum scirpoides, Rodgersia aesculifolia, Primula denticulata 'Alba'