Shadow - Striped Petals Lotus (Bare Root)

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

Notice the striped petals. We notice this unusual trait on several flowers every year.

Like a shadow dancing on a sunny day 'Shadow' shimmers and sways as it catches the breeze up above the leaves. Bright red petals with an explosion of gold in the center will delight someone looking for a splash of color in a medium-sized lotus!

At a glance

• Flower color: Bright Red
• Flower type: Single or Few Petals, less than 20 petals
• Plant height: Medium, 24'-47"
• Container: 14" 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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