Colonel A J Welch
Water lily
(Nymphaea Colonel A J Welch)

* Please read when pre-ordering plants:

When ordering multiple plants at the beginning of the season please take note of the 'Normally Available from' in the plant information above.

Your order will be dispatched once all the plants are ready for sale, so it is good idea to order plants within the same month range to avoid delays.

The 'Normally Available From' is a guide only and based on when this plant has been ready for sale in previous seasons.  

This is subject to change as our greenhouses are not artificially heated, so we rely on the British weather to be kind to us!

PAYMENT - Your card/Paypal account will be charged for the full amount at the time of ordering, even if your plants are on Pre-Order Status.  

We do this to avoid delays during the season when cards are no longer valid and payment methods need changing.  If you are not happy to pre-pay for your items then sign up for our newsletter and order once they are available.

If you want to check on the status of your order then just email us and we will be happy to give you an update on how the plants are growing and their proposed release date.

Lilies like still water, they also like to keep their leaves dry, do not place them too close to fountains or other splashing water.

Initially you may want to place the lily on bricks, then gradually lower as the plant stretches towards the surface.

Pruning - Deadhead, removing yellow and brown leaves regularly throughout the growing season.

Koi carp and ducks find them very tasty - so we do not recommend them for Koi ponds unless they can be protected.  

Our 1 litre and 3 litre lilies will arrive in a Finofil aquatic baskets (perfect for allowing nutrients and oxygen to filter through the soil), we recommend re-potting the 1ltr waterlilies into a 3ltr aquatic basket either immediately or after the first season.  

Please note that the 30 litre waterliles weigh over 50kgs.  

Finofil aquatic baskets are made from 100% recycled plastic and manuafactured in the UK.  They can be recycled at your local recycling centre or any kerb side recycling that collects black plastic. Plant labels are recyclable.  

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Plant Orders

• Free Delivery for orders over £60 
• Standard Shipping - £5
• 30ltr Plants from £35 (calculated at checkout based on postcode)

Timber Ponds

• Timber Ponds (small) - £10
• Timber Ponds (medium/large) - £20

Pots, Troughs and Tanks

• From £16 to £35 (calculated at checkout based on postcode)

Scottish Highlands/Islands & UK Islands**

Plant Orders

• Free Delivery for orders over £100
• Light Parcel (under 1.8kgs) - £6
• Standard Shipping £10
• 30ltr Plants from £50 (calculated at checkout based on postcode)

Timber Ponds

• Timber Ponds (small) - £30
• Timber Ponds (medium/large) - £40

Pots, Troughs and Tanks

• From £16 to £50 (calculated at checkout based on postcode)**

**PLEASE NOTE: Scottish Islands and UK Islands - Additonal changes will apply when purchasing ponds and pots, please call for a quote before purchasing.