I planted my Pond lillys last year in large 1' diameter pots. I
fertilized them and it appears that they are all roots now and filling
the pots. How and when should I propagate them? I would prefer to do
it soon because I prefer not to go swimming next spring (brrrr). I
also need to know how to propagate them. Any advise or website info
appreciated. Rick

You can do it now, only you'll probably have a lot of set back, unless it
is cool and you have a shady place to do it. Be prepared to remove the old
pads quickly once back in the pond if they dried out too much during
repotting.

You will see where the growth starts, looks kind of like the face of a
lobster to me, cut back from the growth about 2" and try to leave as much
dirt around them, without disturbing the roots. Put the cut edge right up
against the side of potting container.

I'd use a bigger pot. I use baskets lined with weed cloth that are 12" X
18" and a lily will still grow all the way across that 18" in one season.
The shadier the pond the slower the growth. Lily pond I divide the hardies
every year, Koi pond, more shade, once every 2 years. ~ jan

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