Making an Impression

Waterlilies are the jewel in the water garden crown: a Monet painting of them may be unattainable, but waterlilies themselves are not. The majority are hardy, easy to grow and, once planted, require minimal maintenance. They can produce a succession of buds that open and flower from June through to September in a colour palette that includes white, pink, red, yellow and copper.

They are not just iconic pond decorations either, but also practical aquatic plants. “They help keep ponds clean by preventing algae from growing,” explains