Kaveri Lotus (Bare Root)

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

An Indian Beauty. Huge Flowers. An extraordinary addition to our line-up! Hybridized by Mutha and Varun Kumar in India, this lotus is a fantastic bloomer. The flowers are very large and perfectly organized every time. Kaveri blooms early and often! The center frill of petals is tipped in white - so beautiful!

Use extra dirt in the pot (12"-16") to keep these lush flowers standing up! We highly recommend Kaveri!

At a glance

• Flower color: Red
• Flower type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals
• Plant height: Large, more than 48"
• Container: 22" and wider, 10"-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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