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Differences between hardy and tropical lilies
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How do “tropical” water lilies differ from hardy lilies?
Differences between hardy and tropical lilies
Tropical water lilies do best in temperatures above 21 deg. Celsius. They should not be planted out until June when danger of frost is past. They end up with a longer bloom time than hardy water lilies, because they continue to flower for a time as temperatures drop. Blooms are usually larger and more fragrant than those on the hardies and they are best treated as annuals.
