Jewel Flower - The Gem of the Garden Lotus (Bare Root)

Nelumbo nucifera ‘Bao Shi Hua’ — medium lotus, shipped as a dormant lotus tuber.

These enormous dark red blooms demand a second look. The flowers of 'Jewel Flower' are rich deep red with a golden center. The receptacle in the center of the flower is usually bright yellow but when petaloids are present they can be pink and green adding extra visual impact. 'Jewel Flower' is a really great lotus!

At a glance

• Flower color: Dark Red
• Flower type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals
• Plant height: Medium, 24'-47"
• Container: 18" and wider, 10"-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.

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