Just got a start with water gardening. I am using a large container for my little water garden. It's been in for 3 weeks now and is doing very well. I have a Perry's Baby Red water lily, a water mint, blue pickerel, a couple of water hyacinth, and a mosiac plant. Had my first bloom on the water lily 2 days ago. I know it's not a pond but it's been a thrilling experience for me. Looking forward to learning a lot here from the experts. If all continues to go well I would like to attempt a lotus in a container next spring.