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‘Gladstone’ Hardy Water Lily — 1894

Item # 10-3010

$32.99

This ‘Gladstone’ water lily is the “King of the Whites”, surpasses other lilies in size and freedom of bloom. The profuse pure-white flowers give off a sweet fragrance from the golden yellow stamens.

This is a vigorous grower. After growing acres of water lilies in northern Ohio, George Richardson said of his award winning water lily that “Gladstone is an elegant grower.

This will be among the first to bloom in the spring and continues until the frost arrives.

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Size: Flower size: 6"-9".
Height above water: 2"-4".
Lily pad size: 8"-10".
Plant spread: 5'-6' depending on growing environment.


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Description

Gladstone Water Lily – King of the Whites

The Gladstone Water Lily is known as the “King of the Whites,” offering stunning pure-white blossoms that surpass other lilies in size and freedom of bloom. Each flower rises above the water, revealing golden-yellow stamens that produce a sweet, captivating fragrance. This elegant water lily is a must-have for any pond, tub garden, or water feature seeking both visual and aromatic appeal.


Profuse Blooms and Vigorous Growth

The Gladstone Water Lily is a vigorous grower, producing abundant flowers throughout the season. Its profuse blooms create a dazzling display, making it one of the most striking white water lilies available. Gardeners often praise its reliable growth and impressive performance, even in large-scale plantings.


Award-Winning and Acclaimed

After cultivating acres of water lilies in northern Ohio, renowned horticulturist George Richardson described his award-winning plant by saying, “Gladstone is an elegant grower.” Introduced as an exceptional variety, this water lily continues to impress collectors and water garden enthusiasts alike.


Extended Blooming Season

The Gladstone Water Lily begins blooming early in the spring and continues producing flowers until the first frost. Its long flowering period ensures consistent beauty and fragrance in your pond or container water garden throughout the growing season.


Planting and Care Tips

This hardy water lily thrives in nutrient-rich soil with adequate sunlight and moderate water depth. Its vigorous growth makes it suitable for small and large ponds, as well as tubs or container gardens. Regular care ensures healthy foliage and continuous, elegant blooms.


Why Choose Gladstone Water Lily

With its pure-white flowers, sweet fragrance, and vigorous growth, the Gladstone Water Lily is truly the king among white water lilies. It is perfect for water garden enthusiasts seeking a standout centerpiece that blooms reliably from spring to frost.

Benefits

The plant flowers very profusely and with a rather sweet fragrance.
The blossoms have a pleasant odor of apple blossoms. 'Gloriosa' offers a landing pad for bees to drink, above shelter for your aquatic animals, and the pad shadows help to prevent algae growth.

Appearance

Flowers: Cup-shaped pure white.
Stamens: Clusters of gold threads.
Sweet fragrance.
Leaf: Stalks are striped brown with dark green leaves circular and large.

Size

Flower size: 6"-9".
Height above water: 2"-4".
Lily pad size: 8"-10".
Plant spread: 5'-6' depending on growing environment.

Preferred Growing Conditions

6+ hrs/day direct sunlight.

Botanical Name

Nymphaea 'Gladstoniana'

Hybridized By

1894-7. Famous water gardener George Richardson of Lordstown, Ohio introduced this lily from his establishment.

Awards

The Award of Merit by the Royal Horticulture Society.

The table below shows the estimated shipping and pick-up weeks for destinations to USA states. These dates can change depending on weather and how strong the plants are at that time.

For example, a wet spring will have many clouds leading to less sunshine. Thus, the plants may need a bit longer to grow strong enough for transplanting and transit. With the planet heating up, a warm spring may help the plants grow strong enough to ship before the dates in this table.

WeekStates
End of April: FL, LA, TX
First Week of May: AL, AZ, GA, MS, NM, OK
Second Week of May: AR, CA, NV, NC, SC, TN
Third Week of May: CO, KS, KY, MO, UT, VA, WV
Fourth Week of May: AK, CT, DE, DC, ID, IL, IN, IA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NY, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SD, VT, WA, WI, WY

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