Plant description
Shirley Byrne Waterlily is a medium sized, annual water lily that has gorgeous,pink flowers with solid green pads. Beautiful in its simplicity! Shirley Byrne Tropical Waterlily is a viviparous waterlily and is a PROLIFIC BLOOMER! Add this stunning specimen to your pond this year!
Planting instructions
Place 1 – 2 feet beneath the surface of the water, in full sun.
Use large containers and heavy loam soil.
Fertilize with %20
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Once%20your%20lotus%20is%20established,%20you%20can%20fertilize%20every%20three%20weeks%20during%20the%20growing/blooming%20season%20with%20the%20regular%20dosage%20of%20fertilizer,%20for%20healthy%20plants%20and%20best%20bloom!
” title=”Waterlily Fertilizer”>Waterlily World Pond Tabs or Landon’s Granular Fertilizer.
Enjoy optimum plant growth and robust bloom all summer long!
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