Circular Shadow - Wonderful Surprise Lotus (Bare Root)

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

Fabulous new lotus. We like to try lots of new red lotus varieties and we admit, Circular Shadow really surprised us! It is so much better than the name makes it sound. We love it! Deep red color, constant flowers, gloriously huge flower size -- everything you want in a great red single petal lotus! Plus, almost every flower had dark red tips on the stamen. The extra wide petals make the flowers look like dinner plates! The long stamen look like matchsticks ready to burst into flame!

At a glance

• Flower color: Brilliant Red
• Flower type: Single or Few-Petals, less than 20 petals
• Plant height: Medium/Large, 40" or taller
• Container: 18" or wider, 12-18" 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.