Purple Gold - A Treasure For You Lotus (Bare Root)

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

This large lotus flower has a soft violet purple tint when fully open although 'Purple Gold' is considered a member of the Red class of lotus. The carpels are often petaloid (puffy and empty) adding a bright splash of gold in the center. The orange stamen contrasts beautifully with the rich pink and really make the color pop!

At a glance

• Flower color: Soft Red (Pink)
• Flower type: Multi-petal, more than 50 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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