Hi Bob

Very timely bit of advice that. Husband and I went a wandering to our local
garden centre yesterday, to get some ideas for a new pond (last one was
removed many years ago when daughter was at that vulnerable age). Needless
to say we have now forgotten most of what we knew. Any suggestions where we
should look to find the ones you suggest. (we are in Derbyshire) Grateful
for any advice. Also extremely useful to know that May is the best time to
plant lilies.

Kathie S
Bob Hobden wrote in message ...
Yesterday I managed to see some of the newer, mainly US bred, varieties of
hardy water lily and was knocked out by their colour, beauty and habit.
If you are thinking of making a pond or want a new lily for an existing
pond
my I suggest you ignore the usual Aquatic Centre in the Garden Centre that
have only the older varieties of mainly French bred lilies and search out a
specialist grower.
Names to look for are....
Barbara Dobbins
Peaches and Cream
Peach Glow
and those are just some of the beautiful peach coloured ones, all of which
carry their blooms above the water like the tropical lilies, and most have
good fragrance.

I might add, the best time to buy and install a new lily is in May.

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Regards
Bob
in Runnymede, 17miles west of London, UK