Nelumbo Lotus
Seller: ALLIKASILM
About this product
Sacred lotus Nelumbo Nelumbo nucifera – large pink or white flowers and big round leaves, flowering from July to September.
A large ornamental aquatic perennial with big pink or white flowers and large round leaves. Suits garden ponds, ornamental water features and large water containers; it shades the water and helps limit algae.
Sold as a container-grown plant; it can be planted throughout the growing season.
Specifications
- Type: Sacred lotus
- Latin name: Nelumbo
- Cultivar: Nelumbo nucifera
- Mature height: 150 cm
- Width: 200 cm
- Ripening: Flowers from July to September
- Light: sunny
- Winter hardiness: USDA 6 (to −20 °C)
Advice from our agronomist
Planting Plant in May once the water has warmed, in nutrient-rich clay soil in a deep container or pond; lay the tuber horizontally with the growing point free and start with 10–20 cm of water. It needs sun and warm, still water.
Watering Keep the water level steady; it needs still water and at least 5–6 hours of sun. Currents and fountains hinder flowering.
Pruning Remove yellowing leaves and faded flowers at the base; divide every 3–4 years in spring if needed.
Feeding and winter care From spring to August use aquatic fertiliser tablets (one tablet pushed into the basket every 4–6 weeks). Overwinters only if the tubers do not freeze: the pond must be deep enough, or move the container to a frost-free place.
Codes and attributes
| Warehouse code | 6206 |
|---|---|
| Barcode | 20062064 |
| Category | Water plants |
Delivery and timing
- Parcel locker — €2.99–3.99, free from 59,00 €
- Courier to the door — €7.99–8.99, free from 99,00 €
- Dispatched within 2 working days