American Three-Color Lotus (Bare Root)

Nelumbo nucifera ‘Mei Sanse’ — medium lotus, shipped as a dormant lotus tuber.

A lovely lotus with a tri-colored flower, American 3-Color displays a flying-dancing form when fully open. The large flower has prominent fluffy yellow stamen around a bright yellow-green receptacle. The creamy white petals give way to a lovely pink on the tips.

At a glance

• Flower color: White with light yellow and pink
• Flower type: Single or Few Petal, less than 20 petals
• Plant height: Medium, 24"-47"
• Container: 16" and wider, 7"-14" deep

As a medium lotus, this one settles at 6 to 18 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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