Shiroman Lotus (Bare Root)

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

A Perry D. Slocum Lotus. Yes, we finally have enough Shiroman to add it back to our catalog! Give this lotus plenty of room to grow and be ready for gigantic leaves and lovely creamy white flowers. This multi-petal lotus will produce leaves that are 24" or wider when grown in a big pot (26" or wider). Be be sure the soil in the pot is over 12" deep so the plant is well anchored against strong winds. We suggest growing it in an earth-bottom pond, plastic kiddie pool or trough if possible because the results are spectacular!

At a glance

• Flower color: White
• Flower type: Multi-Petal
• Plant height: 4' or taller
• Container: 24" or wider, 14"-24" 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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