Red Sun 14B Lotus (Bare Root)

Nelumbo nucifera ‘Hong Taiyang’ — medium lotus, shipped as a dormant lotus tuber.

Bright happy, brilliant RED flowers. This sassy red hybrid has a bright yellow center with brilliant red outer petals. 'Red Sun 14B' is a winner in every sense of the word--lots of flowers, brilliant color, high-flying flowers! Brilliant red color with just a hint of orange! The position of the flowers is nice and high above the leaves. This lotus will not disappoint you!

At a glance

• Flower color: Brilliant Red
• Flower type: Single or Few Petal, less than 20 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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