Nelumbo nucifera — medium lotus, shipped as a dormant lotus tuber. 'Double Rose' is a medium-sized plant that produces sweet pink and white flowers. This particular flower type has withstood the test of time and remains popular around the world. This particular cultivar was given to us by Steve Stroupe, another lotus fanatic from here in Alabama. At a glance Flower color: Pink Flower type: Multi-Petal, more than 50 petals Plant height: Medium, 2'-4' Container: 14'-20" wide, 10'-16" 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. Browse more pink lotus or see every medium lotus we carry.