This Joey Tomocik from Van Zyverden is one of the most striking yellow hardy water lilies available. They are known for their depth of color and cup shaped flowers. The flowers are held high above the foliage which makes them stand out from a distance. This very adaptable plant is fast growing and free flowering.

To help you be successful in growing your pond plants, Van Zyverden uses top-quality components to enhance the experience. Pond plants are essential in creating a healthy ecosystem in your pond. They provide oxygen and filtration because their roots absorb nutrients out of the water that might otherwise cause algae, thereby keeping the water clear. These deep-water emergent plant roots grow deep underwater in planters on the pond bottom. Leaves and flowers emerge and spread upon the surface adding color, beauty, shade and protection for your water garden inhabitants. This Van Zyverden water plant kit comes with everything needed to grow your plant: basket, fabric basket liner, plant, medium, gravel and fertilizer.

• Aquatic plants enliven a pond and help create a wildlife habitat
• Mix and match aquatic plants for a beautiful balanced look
• Includes a special aquatic fine mesh lattice basket, which allows water, air, nutrients and other gas movement
• Full sun to part shade
• Summer
• Bulb size #1
• Grows 3 - 4 in. tall
• Plant 5 ft. apart, 1 - 6 ft. deep
• Hardy in USDA zones 3 - 11
• 48 contiguous US states, plus the District of Columbia, except CA

Spring to summer is a good time to plant, as the water is warming up the plants should establish well. Pond plants generally prefer water temperatures above 60 degrees F to initiate growth. This kit comes with everything needed: basket, fabric basket liner, soil, stones, plant food and the plant. To grow follow the following steps: 1. Unpack the box of all components. 2. Remove the fabric bag with soil and bag with stones from the plastic bag. 3. Neatly place the black fabric bag with soil into the basket. 4. With scissors, shorten the black fabric bag about 1.5 in. above the rim of the basket. 5. Add the plant food tabs by pushing them into the clay. Remove the root from its package, with the sphagnum moss and all, and plant it in the center of the basket. Leave the tips slightly exposed. 6. Fold the fabric bag back over onto the top of the soil. This should leave an opening in the middle for the plant to grow. If not, cut the bag back some more. 7. Place the stones on top of the basket to weigh it down. 8. Before placing the basket into the pond, water it heavily several times to settle and solidify the soil. It's best to do this several times. 9. Submerge the entire basket into the pond, about a foot at a time, until you have it at the location of your choice.