India's Double Beauty Lotus (Bare Root)

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

Grown from wild seed sent to me by a friend in India, this gorgeous lotus is something special! Sumptuous pink petals form a large flower that stays pretty pink until the petals fall. India's Double Beauty is early sending out leaves and one of the first to bloom here at the nursery. We are excited to offer this lovely new addition, especially for our Indian friends. We hope it reminds you of home!

At a glance

• Flower color: Dark Pink
• Flower type: Multi-petal (more than 50 petals)
• Plant height: Large (4' and taller)
• Container: 20" or wider, up to 14" 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.