Jiaxing Lotus - City Series (Bare Root)

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

Zhongguohong Jiaxing

At a glance

• Flower color: Brilliant Red
• Flower type: Single or Few Petal, less than 20 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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