Chinese Red Beijing Lotus (Bare Root)

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

Zhong Guo Hong Beijing. Red City Series by Master Ding Yuesheng. One of the most sought-after red lotus from our collection, 'Chinese Red Beijing' has a brilliant red color that photographs beautifully. The flower is SO dark red it almost doesn't look real. It blooms well throughout the summer.

At a glance

• Flower color: Brilliant Red
• Flower type: Single or Few Petal, less than 20 petals
• Plant height: Tall, 48" and taller
• Container: 20" and wider, 12"-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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