Feeding a water-lily

Feeding a water-lily

Question from Shoot User

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How does one feed a water lily when it is considered important to minimise the amount of nutrient in a pond?

Posted: Sunday 1st of September 2013 04:19 PM

Re: Feeding a water-lily
Shoot User
The RHS says the following; Waterlilies are heavy feeders and benefit from a proprietary aquatic slow release fertilizer added into the compost or soil during the growing season, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Replied: Monday 2nd of September 2013 10:54 AM

Re: Re: Feeding a water-lily
Shoot User
Thanks - A wee job for next spring I think.
Replied: Monday 2nd of September 2013 06:06 PM

Re: Feeding a water-lily
Alexia at Blooming Marvellous Plants
It may help to mix the fertiliser into a ball of clay and put that in a hessian bag of aquatic compost around the roots. The roots will enter the clay and access the nutrients there, rather than them leaching into the water.
Replied: Monday 18th of November 2013 11:26 PM