Chinese Red Shaoshan - Red City Series Lotus (Bare Root)

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

Zhong Guo Hong Shaoshan. The Chinese Red City Series from Master Ding Yuesheng

Chinese Red Shaoshan has become a favorite! The large multi-petal flowers have pointed petals which drape beautifully as the flower opens. It is a steady, dependable bloomer all summer - lots of flowers! This one is easy to grow!

At a glance

• Flower color: Light Red/Pink
• Flower type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals
• Plant height: Tall, 48" and taller
• Container: 24" 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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