Little Longevity Star Lotus (Bare Root)

Nelumbo nucifera ‘Xiao Shouxing’ — dwarf lotus, shipped as a dormant lotus tuber.

WE Highly recommend this lotus. RED, RED, Very red! And gold...And green. SO Many flowers. Our choice as one of the Best small red singles!

This very small lotus has a huge flower that will stop you in your tracks every time! The intense brilliant red color combined with perfect shape make this single-petal lotus perfect for a pot on your patio or on the edge of your pond. One of our best lotus!

At a glance

• Flower color: Brilliant Red
• Flower type: Single or Few Petals, less than 20 petals
• Plant height: Small, 18"-24"
• Container: 10" and wider, 8"-12" deep

As a dwarf lotus, this one settles at 2 to 12 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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