waterlilies
Colorado Waterlily is a hardy waterlily, free flowering, and prefers cooler water. Blooms late in season.
growing hardy waterlilies
Hardy waterlilies are well suited to the climate of northern California. They are hardy to USDA zone 3, as long as their rhizomes do not freeze in winter. Most are perennial. Some cultivars will not bloom as well when air temperatures remain above 80°F for prolong periods.
Hardy waterlilies have woody rhizomes, classified into five types: pineapple, Marliac, odorata, tuberosa, and finger.
All hardy waterlilies are day bloomers.
Plant hardy waterlilies when water temperatures reach 60°F
- Zone 10 Any time of year
- Zone 9 March—September
- Zone 8 April—September
- Zone 7 April—August
- Zone 6 mid-April—August
Click for a guide to the distinctive characteristics of our waterlilies
Click for a How-To-Grow guide for hardy waterlilies
Click for a How-To-Grow guide for hardy lotus
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Resources
Waterlilies and Lotuses by Perry D. Slocum
Water Gardeners International website