Ford's Red Raptor Lotus (Bare Root)

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

Named hybrid. Redder than RED. Crimson red, monster-size flowers "”"” this lotus will fly right in and steal your heart! Named for the newest member of the family, Ford Bancroft and his Paw Paw's new truck (a Ford Raptor) we promise that this lotus is scary gorgeous! Dark, dark red flowers as big as a dinner plate! A heavy bloomer, too!

At a glance

• Flower color: Brilliant Red
• Flower type: Few-Petal, less than 25 petals
• Plant height: Large, 4' or taller
• Container: 18" or wider, 12"-20" 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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