Content
- Waterless flowering - beginning and end
- From early summer to late summer
- Duration of flowering
- What you can do to increase your flowering time
- Tips
The main flowering time of water lilies is in June
Waterless flowering - beginning and end
In the summer, water lilies create a literal sea of flowers on ponds and lakes. With their flowers, they can take the entire water surface and provide romantic-dreamy accents. But when exactly is its heyday?
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If the spring is mild, the first water lily blossoms open in May. Usually, most species are in full bloom in June. The flowers have these characteristics:
Duration of flowering
The duration of flowering depends on the type and location of the plant. Some species flower for only a few days, others several weeks to months. The heyday of the white water lily, for example, lasts until September.
On average, the flowers of water lilies are open for 3 to 7 days. The reason why the flowering time can last for several months is that new flowers are being formed again and again. There are also species, such as tropical species with blue flowers that bloom only at night and have closed their flowers during the day.
What you can do to increase your flowering time
Already when planting the flower is forced. A location with at least 6 hours of sunshine per day, in a calm water that is not too shallow, is important. After hibernation you should fertilize your water lilies. In addition, it is advisable to regularly divide these plants.
Tips
If your water lilies are not blooming, it's mostly because the plants are too dense and the leaves are tightly packed, leaving no room for flowers.