Nelumbo nucifera — large pond lotus, shipped as a dormant lotus tuber. A Perry D. Slocum Lotus. This graceful lotus has a beautifully classic single-petal flower that is held high above the leaves and resembles the breath-taking flowers seen in the fields of Sacred Lotus seen in Asia and India. It opens as a lovely dark pink but the color softens to a light violet purple as it matures. At a glance Flower color: Light Red 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 red lotus or see every large pond lotus we carry.
