I purchased a hardy water lily from texaswaterlilies.com this year. It arrived in great shape and is now shooting up pads. They have a large selection of tropical water lilies.

Thanks. I'll go there. Much appreciated!

I beleive I found there name through the Garden Watchdog adn they were rated top 5.

I ordered a lily from holland bulb farms last year. it came with soil a pot and fertilizer tabs. I planted it in a different, bigger container but it bloomed within a couple weeks!! It is big enough now to be 3 or 4 separate plants and it is about to bloom again! Good luck!

I have purchased from Kat many times. Cheaper than retail.

Here is a link that might be useful: Kat's waterlilies

Thank you for the suggestions!