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

Our 1 litre and 3 litre lilies will arrive in a Finofil aquatic basket (perfect for allowing nutrients and oxygen to filter through the soil), therefore no repotting is necessary, just lower the lily into position.

The same applies for 30 ltr lilies, please note these plants will weigh 50kg.

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

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

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

Koi carp and ducks find them very tasty too!

Standard Deliveries

Free Delivery for orders over £60 

Standard Shipping - £5

Highlands & UK Islands Deliveries

Free Delivery for orders over £100

Standard Shipping £10

Large Plant Deliveries (30ltrs)

30ltr plants are delivered by a pallet delivery network due to their weight.  

There is a surcharge for these deliveries which is calculated at checkout depending on postcode.  

European Orders

For European orders, please email with an address for a quote before ordering.

Delivery Days

Winter Orders:

October to February - Orders are dispatched once a week on a Tuesday for delivery on Wednesdays*.

Spring/Summer Order:

March - Orders are dispatched twice weekly on a Tuesday and Thursday for delivery the following day*.

April to July - We dispatch on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for delivery the following day*.

August - Orders are dispatched twice weekly on a Monday and Wednesday for delivery the following day*.

Order cut off is 9am (i.e. if order is received by 9am Monday then plants should be delivered by Wednesday).  

Orders are collated over a day or week (depending on season) and processed the following day for picking in the nursery.  

For example during the high season; orders received by 9am Monday will be processed and picked on Monday, packed and shipped on Tuesday and delivered on Wednesday.  

* H&I postcodes can have 2/3 day delivery depending on location, for this reason some orders may be held until the following Monday to ensure the order reaches you that week and does not get held at a delivery depot over the weekend.  

Couriers

We use a variety of couriers to ensure your plants arrive in the best possible condition:

• Royal Mail - All orders under 1kg are sent 1st Class.  
• APC - You will receive a tracking number once orders have been dispatched from the nursery.  Please make sure you supply your mobile number at checkout to receive these updates.
• Parcel Force - Most of our H&I orders are sent via Parcel Force, you will be sent a tracking number once your order has been dispatched.  

Please see our DELIVERY PAGE for more information about delivery days and lead times on orders during the different seasons.  

Please read our PRE-ORDER information page for infomation on orders being held.  

Please note 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:

Please note you will be charged at the point of order for all items, whether they are on pre-order or ready to leave the nursery immediately.

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