Long-Petal Peach Red Lotus (Bare Root)

Nelumbo nucifera — medium lotus, shipped as a dormant lotus tuber.

Always a favorite. Spectacular Color. 'Long-Petal Peach-Red' has glossy deep green foliage and bright red multi-petal flowers which start blooming early and continue throughout the summer. If you only have room for one lotus this is a great choice.

At a glance

• Flower color: Bright 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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