Both lower and upper ponds now have what in my opinion is the most attractive of aquatics, the water lily. They are not difficult to grow but can be tricky to get to flower. I am not entirely sure why some years are better than others and I will resolve to study the best ways of looking after the lilies a lot more in future.
The fact that we get any flowers on the lower pond is quite contrary to much accepted wisdom. The pond is hardly in full sun, the water is not totally calm and the plants have not been fertilized in years. I also suspect that the depth of water is a little shallow for the type that we have. But the buds keep appearing and the majority open into lovely blooms.
It is hardly surprising that the water lily is often regarded as a symbol of optimism, as it is renowned for returning to the waterways even after difficult periods of drought. It is certainly a characteristic that it needs in the Pennine garden.
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