Does Anyone here Grow any Water Lillies for their Ponds?

[RosterMan]

I was wondering if anyone else is doing any pond gardens this year. My Koi all died in a massive kill off (unknown cause)
Now I want to try just doing plants and flowers and advise appreciated.

 

[SubmarineGirl]

floating Water hyancinth is very nice and blooms all summer. I had them in my fish pond along with some other plants to provide shade for my fish. They are really pretty too.

 

[RosterMan]

floating Water hyancinth is very nice and blooms all summer. I had them in my fish pond along with some other plants to provide shade for my fish. They are really pretty too.
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OK Thanks I have some on order , I do grow these every year myself , They grow fast and large and the Koi loved to eat them LOL, I am more looking for advise on Lilly pad , Best place to order or buy from, and should I try and buy established plants already growing or the ribosomes and plant in containers myself?

 

[WeedHopper]

I don't have a pond.

 

[RosterMan]

I don't have a pond.

You should Very relaxing just look what it has done for me LOL
The ultimate hydro system

 

[WeedHopper]

Yeah,,now I know I don't want a pond. It will make me crazy with several personalities.

 

[SubmarineGirl]

I grew Lilly pads too but they can be quite invasive. My pond was quite large and deep and took over a portion of my pond. This became a snake area after a while and because we also used the pond for swimming was not the best choice for me in South Georgia at the time.

 

[WeedHopper]

Yep they are very invasive but bass love them. Always loved fishing Lilly pads for bass and Bluegill.

 

[RosterMan]

Yeah,,now I know I don't want a pond. It will make me crazy with several personalities.