My paltry water lilies are at least catching on and have some small red lily pads. The water lettuce and water poppies are also grabbing hold and are actually growing. I have the last two in baskets planted in pea gravel with the 9 day fertilizer spikes; they have wires to keep the rims just above water level. They should really take off soon. If I can get four or five water lilies I am pleased. I didn't order new ones this year, just took the old ones from the bottom of the pond (I clean the roots and put them in fresh gravel then sink to the bottom 3.5' and they survive under the ice all winter. Water runs about 32+ down there.
