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

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

Zhong Guo Hong Xi Bei Po. From the Red City Series by Master Ding Yuesheng

'Red Xibeipo' is our favorite of this magnificent series of brilliant red lotus. We prefer the wide petals and wide-open flower which makes it visually exciting every time! However, it is a little more difficult to grow than the others in this series so beware! Once it gets a good start it blooms very well!

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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