A Fortune in Flowers - Almost Purple Lotus (Bare Root)

Nelumbo nucifera — large pond lotus, shipped as a dormant lotus tuber.

Hua Kai Fu Gui. Look at that gorgeous color! Almost purple. The petals of this unusual lotus are stained a very light purple. The subtle color will leave you breathless. The receptacle is emerald green surrounded by pearly white anthers. Also called Blooming and Wealthy

At a glance

• Flower color: Versicolor
• Flower type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals
• Plant height: Tall, 48" and taller
• Container: 18" and wider, 10"-18" deep

As a large pond lotus, this one settles at 12 to 24 inches of water over the crown once established — start a new tuber under 2 to 4 inches and raise the level as it pushes aerial leaves, with the growing tip left uncovered. Pot size, soil and the rest of the method are in the lotus planting instructions.

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