Nelumbo nucifera ‘Huge Flowers’ — large pond lotus, shipped as a dormant lotus tuber. 'Mi Amigo' (Friendship Lotus) is a large lotus with 9-10" flowers that bloom all summer long. The color is a blend of red and pink with white near the center. The vibrant green receptacle has golden stamen. This lotus will become your friend, too! At a glance Flower color: Red Flower type: Single or Few, less than 20 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.
