ABC Gardening Aust Blue Lotus Water Garden EP37 HD

Jane Edmonson and Geoff Cochrane explore the world of waterlilies and lotus flowers at the Blue Lotus Water Garden.

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🌸 This farm in Melbourne's Yarra Valley is home to thousands of exotic and native flowering water plants, creating a unique and beautiful landscape.

💦 Jeff Cochrane has been growing water lilies for 15-16 years, having switched from vegetable growing to pursue a more creative and easier venture.

🌺 Water lilies and lotus are two distinct types of water plants, with water lilies growing on the water surface and lotus plants having large leaves and flowers standing above the water.

🌈 Water lilies offer a greater color range, while lotus plants are mainly white, pink, and some yellow.

🌿 There are around 50 or more varieties of water lilies and about 20 varieties of lotus grown on this farm.

🌼 In winter, the water lilies and lotus go dormant and regrow from a corm or seed when the water warms up.

🌱 Water lilies can be grown in small containers like bowls or tubs with proper care and slow-release fertilizer.

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00:05 Introduction to the unique farm in Melbourne's Yarra Valley.

00:19 Description of the thousands of exotic and native flowering water plants, including water lilies and lotus.

00:46 Journalist expresses surprise at standing in a lily pond.

01:00 Jeff Cochrane, farm owner, has been growing water lilies for 15 or 16 years.

01:26 Comparison of the farm to a Monet painting.

01:45 Jeff Cochrane grows over 50 varieties of water lilies and 20 varieties of lotus.

03:05 Introduction to Australian native water lilies.

03:18 Description of specific Australian native water lily varieties.

04:05 Explanation of how the plants go dormant in winter.

05:01 Explanation of how the plants multiply and set seed.

05:36 Discussion of how people can grow water lilies in bowls or tubs.

06:07 Instructions for potting the water lilies in a container.

07:00 Jeff Cochrane is proud of his display and hopes to encourage others to grow them.

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Q&A

How long has Jeff been growing water lilies?

Jeff has been growing water lilies for 15 or 16 years.

What is the difference between a water lily and a lotus?

Water lilies grow on the water while lotus plants are above the water. Water lilies have a greater color range, while lotus plants are mainly white, pink, and yellow.

How many varieties of water lilies and lotus does Jeff grow?

Jeff grows over 50 varieties of water lilies and around 20 different varieties of lotus.

What happens to the water lilies and lotus in winter?

The water lilies and lotus go dormant in winter and re-shoot from a corm when the water warms again.

Can water lilies be grown in smaller containers?

Yes, water lilies can be grown in bowls or tubs that are approximately 60 centimeters across and 35 centimeters deep.

When is the best time to do potting for water lilies?

The best time to do potting for water lilies is in early November, and they need as much sun as possible.

ABC Gardening Aust Blue Lotus Water Garden EP37 HD

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