Nelumbo nucifera — large pond lotus, shipped as a dormant lotus tuber. Big flowers, Big leaves, Tall plant. This Named hybridis called Blushing Bride because of the lovely bridal pink color and because the flower resembles a bride's bouquet, with big broad outer petals that form a perfect platform for the frilly ball of inside petals. The flowers are very large, 10'-14' on a mature plant, and the plant can get up to 8' tall! This one will become a focal point in your garden or pond! 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. Browse more pink lotus or see every large pond lotus we carry.
