Chawan Basu Lotus (Bare Root)

Nelumbo nucifera — medium lotus, shipped as a dormant lotus tuber.

'Chawan Basu' has beautiful cup-shaped single-petal flowers that have white petals tipped in bright pink. This lovely lotus is popular all over the world. The flower tends to hold its upright formation.

At a glance

• Flower color: Versicolor
• Flower type: Single or Few Petal, less than 20 petals
• Plant height: Medium, 24'-47"
• Container: 18" and wider, 7"-12" 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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