Song of the Moon - One of a Kind Lotus (Bare Root)

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

'Song of the Moon' is a one-of-a-kind acquisition for your water garden! Look at that extravagant ring of golden stamen standing in perfect contrast to the uniquely shaped flower! The petals of this pure white flower look like they could be reaching out to the moon with long slender petals that are arranged around the receptacle with enough lift and separation to ensure that each and every petal is visible. The frilly center stamen are golden yellow tipped with heavy milky white tops (appurtenances). This lovely hybrid comes from Zijun Li, best known for his award-winning waterlily, Detective Erika.

At a glance

• Flower color: White
• Flower type: Single or Few Petals, less than 20 petals
• Plant height: Tall, more than 48"
• Container: 18" and wider, 10"-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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