Holy Fire - Never Fails Lotus (Bare Root)

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

Want a lotus that will not let you down? Want lots of flowers? Want vibrant color and perfect shape? Want a lotus that is healthy and easy to grow? Holy Fire is your answer! We highly recommend this variety because it is always reliable, producing numerous flowers throughout the summer. One of the Best! The dark pink petals get lighter in the center as the flower ages but keeps its beautiful pink color until the petals drop. 'Holy Fire' is correctly classified as a red lotus.

At a glance

• Flower color: Light Red
• Flower type: Multi-petal, more than 50 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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