Shoot Fire Lotus (Bare Root)

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

SO Many flowers. Named hybrid. The Old South Series. 'Shoot Fire', man, this lotus is as red. Another fine Southern phrase, shoot fire means "I swear" and is used to strongly emphasize a point. In this case, that point is a superior lotus with fiery red color and excellent presentation! The seed pods are exquisite!

At a glance

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