Yan'an Lotus - City Series (Bare Root)

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

Zhong guo hong Yan'an. Dancing, flying! Long thin petals of brilliant red will grab your attention quickly! The petals are high above the leaves and flutter in the wind. Another lovely lotus in the Chinese City Series by Master Ding, Yan'An is truly distinctive and different.

At a glance

• Flower color: Brilliant Red
• Flower type: Single or Few Petal, less than 20 petals
• Plant height: Medium/Tall, 40” and taller
• Container: 20” and wider, 12”-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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