Star of Yaochi - Large Lotus (Bare Root)

Nelumbo nucifera ‘Yaochi Zhiyun’ — large pond lotus, shipped as a dormant lotus tuber.

'Star of Yaochi' is a lovely solid velvety pink multi-petal lotus produces large flowers with lots of petals. The outer petals have pointed tips making the silhouette of the flower look like a star.

At a glance

• Flower color: Pink
• Flower type: Multi-petal, more than 50 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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