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Waterlilies Overwintering

wildbirds
12 years ago

We are long time gardeners - but not watergardeners - and received some gift waterlilies a few years ago which we keep in stock-tanks for their summer displays. For the past 2-3 winters we have overwintered these potted waterlilies (NOT tropicals)by placing the pots at the bottom of a neighbour's farm pond - about 2 1/2 to 3 feet under the surface.The pond freezes over with about 12-15 inches of ice so the waterlilies themselves are not frozen.

Recently, someone told us that such waterlilies do NOT have to be overwintered 'underwater' like this, that they can be kept in a cold-cellar (does not freeze) and if kept moist will survive the winter season OK and flourish again the following summer.

Would appreciate hearing about any experiences with such 'Dry-land' overwintering, including suggestions or techniques etc.

Garry - Ontario, Canada

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