Perry's Fire Opal Hardy Water Lily Tuber, Red Nymphaea Live Pond Plant, Colorful Water Lily for Ponds and Water Gardens

🌺 PERRY'S FIRE OPAL — RED HARDY WATER LILY TUBER

Bring beautiful color to your pond or water garden with Perry’s Fire Opal Hardy Water Lily. This ornamental Nymphaea water lily is grown for its attractive flowers and classic floating foliage, making it a lovely choice for pond enthusiasts and water gardeners.

No large pond? No problem! Water lilies can also be grown in suitable water containers when provided with enough sunlight, space, and the right planting conditions.

🌿 WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• Plant: Perry’s Fire Opal Hardy Water Lily

• Plant type: Hardy water lily

• Genus: Nymphaea

• Quantity: 1 live water lily tuber

• Intended use: Pond, water garden, or suitable aquatic container

• Growth stage: Tuber, ready for planting and establishment

Important: You will receive a live tuber similar to the example shown in the listing photos, not a mature flowering plant. Tuber size and appearance may vary naturally.

❤️ WHY GROW PERRY’S FIRE OPAL?

• Colorful water garden interest: A beautiful choice for adding floral color to a pond.

• Classic water lily foliage: Floating leaves provide a traditional water garden look as the plant develops.

• Container-friendly: Can be grown in an appropriately sized water-filled container if pond space is unavailable.

• Seasonal perennial growth: Hardy water lilies generally grow during the warmer growing season and may become dormant during colder months.

☀️ SUNLIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Provide at least 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily for good growth and flowering. More sun is often beneficial. Choose a sunny location away from waterfalls, strong currents, or areas where pumps and filters create constant water movement.

💧 WATER DEPTH

Many water lilies grow with approximately 12–24 inches (30–60 cm) of water above the soil surface, although the ideal depth depends on the cultivar and the size of the plant.

For a newly planted tuber, begin at a shallower depth if appropriate, then gradually lower the planting container as the leaves grow. Follow cultivar-specific guidance whenever available.

🪴 PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Select a wide aquatic planting container without drainage holes.

2. Fill it with heavy garden loam or suitable aquatic planting soil. Avoid fluffy potting mixes that may float.

3. Position the tuber according to its growth point and natural orientation, following appropriate guidance for the tuber type.

4. Cover exposed soil with pea gravel or small stones to help keep the soil in place.

5. Lower the container into still water at a suitable starting depth.

6. Move the plant gradually to its preferred growing depth as it establishes.

🌱 FERTILIZING AND CARE

Water lilies are heavy feeders during active growth. Use fertilizer tabs specifically formulated for aquatic plants, following the product label and the plant's needs. Fertilizing frequency depends on the fertilizer formulation, container size, and growth rate.

Avoid placing the lily directly beside a pump outlet or in moving water. Stable, calm water helps the plant establish and allows its floating leaves to develop.

🌸 SEASONAL GROWTH

Hardy water lilies typically produce new growth during the growing season and may become dormant during winter, particularly in colder climates. Flowering depends on sunlight, water temperature, plant maturity, and overall growing conditions.

This listing is for a tuber, so new leaves and flowers will take time to develop. Blooms are not guaranteed immediately after arrival.

📦 LIVE PLANT SHIPPING NOTES

Your water lily tuber will be prepared for shipment as live plant material. Natural differences in tuber size, shape, and appearance are normal.

Please unpack promptly upon arrival and plant under suitable conditions. Establishment time varies according to season, water temperature, and plant health.

⚠️ PLEASE NOTE

• You will receive one live tuber, not a potted or flowering water lily.

• A pond is not essential; a suitable aquatic container can also work.

• Use aquatic-safe soil and fertilizer.

• Keep the plant in still water with adequate sunlight.

• Check local rules before purchasing or transporting live aquatic plants.

Enjoy growing your own Perry’s Fire Opal water lily and bring a colorful focal point to your pond or water garden!

Seller note: Confirm the cultivar identification and its exact bloom color before describing it as definitively red. Cultivar names and flower shades should match the actual stock being sold.