Semi-Double Flecked Peach Lotus (Bare Root)

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

Fu Ban Ban Tao. 'Semi-double Flecked Peach' is known for semi-double flowers whose petals are tipped in dark rich red while the center is golden. The petals often have red stripes. The receptacle is trumpet shaped, bright green and surrounded by milky white stamen.

At a glance

• Flower color: Light Red
• Flower type: Semi-Double, 21-50 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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