Jinling Elite - Huge Flowered Lotus (Bare Root)

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

'Jinling Elite' is a classically elegant white lotus that is often slightly green on the first day. The flower is large and has a lovely flying, dancing petal arrangement. This is another lovely hybrid from Yileen Gardens. We think you will enjoy growing it as much as we have! Great flower production!

At a glance

• Flower color: Light Yellow , Green
• Flower type: Single or Few, 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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