I have a small pond and want to get water lilies started in it. Can you transplant them from another pond?

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I have a small pond and want to get water lilies started in it. Can you transplant them from another pond?
Hey Expert,

That is a good question, I assume as long as you keep the roots wet during the transplant, you should be OK. The following exerpt comes from the reference below:



PLANTING WATER LILIES - Place the tuber at a 45 degree angle, with the non-growing end against the side of the pot. Add a fertilizer tab near the crown (growing end) of the tuber. Lilies are heavy feeders and should be fertilized once a month after planting. Be careful that the fertilizer is not touching the roots as this will burn them. Press the soil around the roots being careful not to cover the crown of the plant. Add a layer of gravel over the soil, again being careful not to cover the crown. It is better to plant lilies too high in your pond, rather than to plant them too deep. We like to use gravel that is a least ?" in diameter. Gravel keeps the fish from digging into the soil.
Reply:Very easy,but don't do it.They spread very quickly and deny sunlight to the water.For a small pond you need to buy a dwarf variety.Usually get in large garden centres