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There is such a wide range of color change from day to day and every change is beautiful. Flowers relatively early and continues throughout the summer. Classified as a Tall lotus it sometimes tops out in the Medium height range.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Dark Pink (Red)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Tall, 48\" and taller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals\u003cbr\u003e Pot Size: 20\" and wider, 12\"-18\" deep \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373202022470,"sku":"PTPL-TMC","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/pink-thousand-petals-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1717120270"},{"product_id":"jinling-frost","title":"Jinling Frost - Icing on the Cake Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ce3278;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eJinling Fei Shuang\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust a hint of pink blush on the tips of the petals and '\u003cem\u003eJinling Frost'\u003c\/em\u003e is perfectly \u003cem\u003efrosted\u003c\/em\u003e. The full multi-petal flower is usually crowned with bright green petaloids but will produce seeds later in the season. 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The classic flower style makes it a favorite. The bright orange stamen complement the beautiful color on the petals and the dark green leaves. The flowers do not fade so the lotus stays pink until they drop.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Dark Pink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Large (\u0026gt; 48\")\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Few-Petal (\u0026lt; 25 petals)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Size: 16\" or larger in diameter, 12\"-16\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373202874438,"sku":"MGiJL-TMC","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/2024-morning-glow-in-jinling-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714857024"},{"product_id":"2024-shicheng-jade","title":"Shicheng Jade Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Bloomer! This is a glorious new lotus for 2024!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLush green leaves, flowers that have green tipped petals that the become lemon yellow, this lotus is outstanding in every way. The flowers have a beautiful shape and hold their bright, sunny, yellow color until the petals drop. This lotus is a favorite around the world but is new to us and we love it! We think you will love it, too!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Green to Yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Multi-Petal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003eChoose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003eDo NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373202907206,"sku":"2SJL-TMC","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/2024-shicheng-jade-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1715198073"},{"product_id":"2024-gold-jade","title":"Gold \u0026 Jade Peony - Green Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4fb922;\"\u003eGREEN  ALERT!!!! 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The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 1rem; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 1rem; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003e*follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373207986246,"sku":"2GJPG-TMC","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/2024-gold-and-jade-peony-green-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714857011"},{"product_id":"pink-lips","title":"Pink Lips Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ea458f;\"\u003eFen Chu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eTHIS IS A HUGE LOTUS!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eYum! Edible seeds \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eWith spectacularly beautiful large blooms, \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e'Pink Lips'\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ewas hybridized by Daike Tian, PhD, Horticulture, when he was a student at Auburn University. 'Pink Lips' needs lots of space but it will be the focal point of your water garden! It is one of our favorite large lotus here at Ten Mile Creek because of its wonderful color and huge, huge flowers! This lotus works well with shorter lotus in front of it for a layered effect. 'Pink Lips' produces large pods filled with seeds that provide a tasty treat! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: White with Pink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Tall, 48\" and taller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Single or Few, less than 20 petals \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Pot Size: 20\" and wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eLarge lotus varieties need large pots!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e This is a large lotus variety that needs a pot at least 20\" or wider and 12\" or more in depth. Be sure to fill the pot at least half full of soil to help offer support and stability for the leaves. Deeper soil allows them to withstand strong winds and keeps the heavy flowers and buds from falling. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I fertilize lotus? When do I fertilize my lotus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer. Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 3-4 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. 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The hot lime green of the center receptacle is ringed by bright orange stamen - the color combination is perfect!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eFlower Color: Brilliant Red\u003cbr\u003ePlant Height: Medium\/Large, 38\" or taller\u003cbr\u003eFlower Type: Multi-Petal, more than 50 petals\u003cbr\u003eSuggested Pot Size: 18\" or wider, 12-18\" deep\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003eChoose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003eDo NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373213229126,"sku":"2BiAL-TMC","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/2024-beauty-in-autumn-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.webp?v=1715197222"},{"product_id":"celebration","title":"Celebration - Party Time Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo Nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eTime to party! Let's celebrate!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect shape, lovely color, good blooming habits - what else could you desire?  \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eCelebration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a lovely lotus that performs so well that it has become a favorite here at the nursery. The intense rich pink color is a perfect complement to the lush green leaves. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Height: Medium\/Tall, 36' and taller\u003cbr\u003eFlower Type: Multi-petal\u003cbr\u003eFlower Color: Pink\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. Place fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373228105798,"sku":"C-PTL-TMC","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/celebration-party-time-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856981"},{"product_id":"empress","title":"Empress Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDan Sajin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Empress'\u003c\/em\u003e has a large pure white single-petal flower with a jagged purple picotee. The unusual purple coloring is present on the bud, too! The flower is held high above the leaves so it makes a dazzling visual impact!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Versicolor, White with Purple\/Pink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Tall, 48\" and taller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Single or Few, less than 20 petals \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Pot Size: 20\" and wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eLarge lotus varieties need large pots!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e This is a large lotus variety that needs a pot at least 20\" or wider and 12\" or more in depth. Be sure to fill the pot at least half full of soil to help offer support and stability for the leaves. 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The large-growing lotus is so beautiful with its huge flowers and golden-green receptacles surrounded by orange stamen with milky white tips! If all that is not enough you get the bonus of very large edible tubers when harvested in late fall or winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Pure White\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Tall, 48\" and taller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Single or Few, less than 20 petals \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Pot Size: 18\" and wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373233283142,"sku":"SB-PWBL-TMC","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/snow-beauty-pure-white-beauty-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856970"},{"product_id":"2023-red-palace-deep-dark-red","title":"Ancient Capitol Red Palace - Deep Dark Red Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Lotus!\u003cbr\u003eEXCELLENT BLOOMER! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoly Smoke!! 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We highly recommend this classic lotus - you will not be disappointed!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Dark Red\u003cbr\u003ePlant Height: Tall, 48\" and taller\u003cbr\u003eFlower Type: Single, less than 25 petals\u003cbr\u003eSuggested Pot Size: 18\" or wider, 10-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003e*follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373235052614,"sku":"ACRP-DDRL-TMC","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/ancient-capitol-red-palace-deep-dark-red-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856958"},{"product_id":"shirokunshi-tulip-lotus","title":"Tulip Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large; color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShirokunshi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large; color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe full name is \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Shirokunshi Tulip Lotus'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.  Large white flowers are held high above leaves. The flower is cup-shaped, meaning that the petals are up-right ( see diagram found in 'How to Classify Lotus' under the 'How to Grow Lotus' tab on the main page).  'Tulip Lotus' is a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e classic single-petal lotus which is perfectly elegant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: White\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Tall, 48\" and taller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Single or Few, less than 20 petals \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Pot Size: 20\" and wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow do I fertilize lotus? When do I fertilize my lotus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e Wait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eChoose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eThe amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 3-4 weeks.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eStop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better tubers.\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373236723782,"sku":"TUL-TMC","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/tulip-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1721353355"},{"product_id":"2020-nanjing-noble","title":"Nanjing Noble - Huge Flowered Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eLiu Chao Yu Ye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large; color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNelumbo Nucifera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNanjing Noble\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas a classically shaped \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003every\u003c\/span\u003e large single-petal flower which is pale green on the first day. It changes to a beautiful extra light yellow flower with very elongated petals and a beautiful bright golden center. The stamen are a particularly bright and charming orange when at their peak!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: White\/extra light yellow with gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Tall, 48\" and taller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle or Few Petals, less than 20 petals\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Size: 20\" and wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373238755398,"sku":"NN-HFL-TMC","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/nanjing-noble-huge-flowered-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1716076691"},{"product_id":"dabear","title":"DaBear - Roll, Tide, Roll - Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #99cc00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOUCHDOWN!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #99cc00;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #99cc00;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #99cc00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDown here in the South we take our college football seriously! While most of us say \"War Eagle\" our family matriarch stands alone and proudly yelled 'Roll, Tide, Roll'! Named after Jeannie's favorite football coach of all time, Paul 'The Bear' Bryant of the University of Alabama, this lotus has really vibrant red multi-petal flowers that are about 5\"-6\" wide. This seedling reaches medium to large height and is a winner just like its namesake!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #99cc00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Bright Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Medium\/Large, 34'-60\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals\u003cbr\u003e Pot Size: 14\" and wider, 10\"-14\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. Place fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #99cc00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373242032198,"sku":"D-RTR-L-TMC","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/dabear-roll-tide-roll-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1715226787"},{"product_id":"mi-amigo","title":"Mi Amigo - My Friend Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuge Flowers!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e'Mi Amigo' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e(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!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Tall, 48\" and taller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Single or Few, less than 20 petals \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Pot Size: 20\" and wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373242064966,"sku":"MA-MFL-TMC","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/mi-amigo-my-friend-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1715711790"},{"product_id":"2023-kaveri","title":"Kaveri Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713; font-size: 13.5pt;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #444444;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Indian Beauty!\u003cbr\u003eHuge Flowers!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn extraordinary addition to our line-up! Hybridized by Mutha and Varun Kumar in India, this lotus is a fantastic bloomer. The flowers are very large and perfectly organized every time. \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eKaveri\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e blooms early and often! The center frill of petals is tipped in white - so beautiful!\u003cbr\u003eUse extra dirt in the pot (12\"-16\") to keep these lush flowers standing up! We highly recommend \u003cem\u003eKaveri\u003c\/em\u003e!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eFlower Color: Red \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePlant Height: Large, more than 48\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eFlower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePot Size: 22\" and wider, 10\"-18\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #444444;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #444444;\"\u003eHow do I fertilize lotus? when do I begin to fertilize lotus?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #444444;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #444444;\"\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer. Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1 tablet per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 3-4 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form bett\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eer tubers.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373243670598,"sku":"KL-TMC","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/kaveri-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856948"},{"product_id":"2023-phantom-of-yaochi","title":"Phantom of Yaochi Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713; font-size: 13.5pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eLike a wisp of smoke in the night, the Phantom of Yaochi will tiptoe in and steal your heart away! A quiet but radiant beauty!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe lightest blush of pink with a glowing gold center will draw your attention every time! This flower radiates grace and peacefulness! The color almost glows next to the lovely green leaves!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eFlower Color: Palest of Pink\u003cbr\u003ePlant Height: Large\/ Tall (48\"+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eFlower Type: Single (less than 25 petals)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePot Size: 18\" or wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003eChoose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003eDo NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373245276230,"sku":"2PoYL-TMC","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/2024-phantom-of-yaochi-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856948"},{"product_id":"2023-rose-hermosa","title":"Hermosa Rose - Beautiful Rose Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeautiful Rose\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - this flower truly has a descriptive name. The multi-petal flower is a rich rosy red color and even looks like a rose until it fully unfurls. Another great choice for a dark red lotus!\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower Color: Bright Red \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlant Height: Tall, 48\" and taller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Pot Size: 20\" and wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e How do I fertilize lotus? When do I fertilize my lotus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Wait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer. Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 3-4 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better tubers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373248553030,"sku":"HR-BRL-TMC","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/hermosa-rose-beautiful-rose-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856940"},{"product_id":"2023-false-moonlight","title":"False Moonlight Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713; font-size: 13.5pt;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #444444;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eA delightful medley of rich colors!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366; font-size: 13.5pt;\"\u003e \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #444444;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #444444;\"\u003eFalse Moonlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #444444;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas a rainbow of different shades on the same flower, from vibrant pink to glowing yellow gold.  This lovely flower is a stable variation of Moonlight Over Qinhuai that we received from a grower in Vietnam. It grows and flowers very well for us. Early spring flowers usually have petaloids instead of ovules and often have a lovely 'crown' but when the weather gets hot the flowers will produce a regular seed pod with viable seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eFlower Color: Versicolor Pink to Yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePlant Height: Medium, 24'-47\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eFlower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePot Size: 18\" and wider, 10\"-18\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChoose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDo NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373248618566,"sku":"FML-TMC","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/false-moonlight-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856940"},{"product_id":"2023-taihu-deep-love","title":"Taihu Deep Love Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713; font-size: 13.5pt;\"\u003e \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #444444;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eAnother great white lotus!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeavy cream color on a lushly petaled flower make \u003cem\u003eTaihu Deep Love\u003c\/em\u003e a wonderful addition to our catalog. We have found this cultivar to be easy to grow, with deep green leaves and a touch of pink on the first day flower. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eFlower Color: White (Heavy Cream with Pink Stain)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePlant Height: Large, More than 48\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eFlower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePot Size: 18\" and wider, 10\"-18\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #444444;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #444444;\"\u003eHow do I fertilize lotus? when do I begin to fertilize lotus?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #444444;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #444444;\"\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer. Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1 tablet per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 3-4 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form bett\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eer tubers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373252190278,"sku":"2TDLL-TMC","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/2024-taihu-deep-love-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856930"},{"product_id":"2023-song-of-the-moon","title":"Song of the Moon - One of a Kind Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126927;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Song of the Moon'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a one-of-a-kind acquisition for your water garden! Look at that extravagant ring of golden stamen standing in perfect contrast to the uniquely shaped flower! The petals of this pure white flower look like they could be reaching out to the moon with long slender petals that are arranged around the receptacle with enough lift and separation to ensure that each and every petal is visible. The frilly center stamen are golden yellow tipped with heavy milky white tops (appurtenances). This lovely hybrid comes from Zijun Li, best known for his award-winning waterlily, \u003cem\u003eDetective Erika\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower Color: White\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Plant Height: Tall, more than 48\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Flower Type: Single or Few Petals, less than 20 petals\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Pot Size: 18\" and wider, 10\"-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e How do I fertilize lotus? When do I begin to fertilize lotus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer. Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 3-4 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better tubers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373253795910,"sku":"SotM-OoaKL-TMC","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/song-of-the-moon-one-of-a-kind-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856930"},{"product_id":"2023-waterfall","title":"Watercolor Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoft colors and swaying petals as soft as the sound of a distant waterfall on a misty day...this lotus is so lovely. We found it to be a consistent bloomer. The color ranges from a center of gold to cream to pink on the end of the elongated petals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Flower Color: Versicolor\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Plant Height: Tall, 48\" and taller\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Flower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Pot Size: 18\" and wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373253861446,"sku":"WL-TMC","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/watercolor-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856930"},{"product_id":"2023-golden-splash-hibiscus-variegated-leaves","title":"Golden Splash Hibiscus - Variegated Leaves Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eVery Rare\u003cbr\u003eTotally DIFFERENT!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFrom the variegated leaves to the very unusual flower color, this lotus is one of a kind! The lighter color in the leaves is more pronounced early in the season but never completely changes to dark green. The bud is a crazy mixture of green and soft red while the open flower has pink and cream striped petals. \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Golden Splash Hibiscus'\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edoes not bloom heavily but the distinct leaf color gives this lotus plenty to hold your attention. We have found this unique lotus to grow very well here at the nursery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower Color: Versicolor\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Plant Height: Tall, 48\" and taller\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Flower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Pot Size: 20\" and wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373255860294,"sku":"2GSH-VLL-TMC","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/2024-golden-splash-hibiscus-variegated-leaves-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856930"},{"product_id":"2023-colorful-jade","title":"Colorful Jade Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e6823;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLIMITED AVAILABILITY!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eColorful Jade\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a large lotus with the classic single-petal beauty that is sought by many people. The bi-color petals on a mature flower are pure white tipped in red while the buds open mostly pink. The flowers are 8\"-12\" wide! Good bloomer!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower Color: White with Red Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlant Height: Tall, 48\" and taller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower Type: Single or Few, less than 20 petals \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Pot Size: 20\" and wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e How do I fertilize lotus? When do I fertilize my lotus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Wait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer. Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better tubers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373257564230,"sku":"CJL-TMC","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/colorful-jade-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856921"},{"product_id":"2023-beauty-gui","title":"Beauty Gui Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eThe perfect classic bi-color lotus!\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eSuperbly serene, breathtakingly beautiful!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eBeauty Gui\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eflowers often, has dark blue green leaves, holds flowers way up high - this lotus is everything you can ask for all rolled into one beautiful package! Absolutely a classic beauty!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003ePlant Height: Large\/ Tall (48\"+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eFlower Color: Versicolor, White with Pink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eFlower Type: Single (less than 25 petals)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePot Size: 18\" or wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. Place fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373266575430,"sku":"2BGL-TMC","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/2024-beauty-gui-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.webp?v=1715197206"},{"product_id":"2023-blushing-fairy","title":"Blushing Fairy Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003ePerfectly presented for your visual enjoyment! Look how high the flowers are over the leaves.\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eBlushing Fairy\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas a wonderful range of colors, too, from the emerald green receptacle to orange stamen to creamy white and sumptuous pink striped petals. Great flowering habit and really nice seed pods!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003ePlant Height: Large\/ Tall (48\"+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eFlower Color: Versicolor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eFlower Type: Single (less than 25 petals)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePot Size: 18\" or wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. Place fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373268246598,"sku":"BFL-TMC","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/blushing-fairy-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856908"},{"product_id":"2023-vermillion-inlaid-gold-lamp","title":"Vermilion Inlaid Gold Lamp- Like Velvet Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDelicious color!\u003cbr\u003eVermilion Inlaid Gold Lamp\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is the perfect name for this extra light golden-green flower that has inlaid stripes of vermilion red on the loosely opened bud and at the tips of the predominant outer petals. The flowers are large and produce excellent seed pods. The seeds are delicious and the dried pod is perfect in flower arrangements. For us, this lotus was a steady bloomer throughout the summer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower Color: Versicolor\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlant Height: Large, 48\" or taller\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower Type: Multi-Petal, more than 50 petals\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePot Size: 18\" and wider, 10\"-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow do I fertilize lotus? When do I begin to fertilize lotus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer. Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373269884998,"sku":"2VIGLLVL-TMC","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/2024-vermilion-inlaid-gold-lamp-like-velvet-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1715198663"},{"product_id":"2023-chinese-lark","title":"Chinese Lark Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNelumbo Nucifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eWe LOVE this scrumptious pink lotus! AND IT IS A GREAT BLOOMER!\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe color highlights and delicious undertones of \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChinese Lark\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewill take your breath away. The name is perfectly suited because the center group of petals look like a bird's nest resting on the larger outer circle of petals. Even when the rich pink begins to give way to gold this flower never loses its captivating appeal. One of our favorite new lotus varieties!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower Color: Dark Pink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlant Height: Medium, 24'-47\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePot Size: 18\" and wider, 10\"-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003eChoose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003cbr\u003e*follow amount directions on package. Place fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003eDo NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373270376518,"sku":"2CLL-TMC","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/2024-chinese-lark-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856894"},{"product_id":"2023-torch-of-nanjing","title":"Torch of Nanjing Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713; font-size: 13.5pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eFrom the renowned Yileen Gardens in Nanjing, China,\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eTorch of Nanjing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e is a brilliant dark red single with a lovely shape. It bloomed extremely well for us at the nursery and we think it will become a favorite. Hybridized by Master Ding Yuesheng, this lotus truly has rich color that does not fade and often will open with red stamen tipped in bright red.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003ePlant Height: Large\/ Tall (48\"+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eFlower Color: Brilliant Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eFlower Type: Single (less than 25 petals)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePot Size: 18\" or wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e How do I fertilize lotus? When do I begin to fertilize lotus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer. Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 3-4 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better tubers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373272277062,"sku":"2ToNL-TMC","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/2024-torch-of-nanjing-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1715198448"},{"product_id":"2023-happy-lover","title":"Happy Lover Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePREMIER LOTUS!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eLIMITED QUANTITIES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eWith non-stop blooming, this fantastic variety is from the renowned Yileen Gardens in Nanjing, China. This eye-popping red lotus is really a winner! The dark red color is spectacular and the flower often has red appendages at the tips of the golden yellow stamen. The early season flowers will have a few more petals than the flower of the mature plant but every version is exceptionally beautiful!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003ePlant Height: Large\/ Tall (48\"+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eFlower Color: Brilliant Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eFlower Type: Single (less than 25 petals)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePot Size: 18\" or wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373273948230,"sku":"2HLL-TMC","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/2024-happy-lover-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856894"},{"product_id":"2023-midnight","title":"Midnight Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eBright red flowers with a lovely shape and rounded petals make \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMidnight\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e popular all over the world. It also makes nice seed pods and the leaves are a rich blue-green if the plant is fertilized well. Easy to grow!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eFlower Color: Brilliant Red\u003cbr\u003ePlant Height: Large\/ Tall (48\"+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eFlower Type: Multi-Petal (more than 50 petals)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePot Size: 18\" or wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package.\u003c\/strong\u003e Place fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373280665670,"sku":"ML-TMC","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/midnight-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856882"},{"product_id":"2023-shicheng-jinxiu","title":"Shicheng Jinxiu Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStartling, unique, unusual, gorgeous, glowing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - there are enough descriptive words around to give you an adequate description of this great new cultivar. The color changes every day and is always lovely. One of the most sought-after cultivars around right now!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Flower Color: Changeable - Hot pink to yellow gold\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Plant Height: Tall, 48\" and taller\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Flower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Pot Size: 20\" and wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373281124422,"sku":"2SJXL-TMC","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/2024-shicheng-jinxiu-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856882"},{"product_id":"2023-prairie-dream","title":"Prairie Dream - Massive Flowering Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#e06666\" face=\"Segoe UI, sans-serif\" style=\"color: #3a9713; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; font-size: 24px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNelumbo nucifera \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;\"\u003e Crazy good bloomer!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan face=\"Segoe UI, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnother lotus that produces flowers all summer long! For proof, check out the buds on the group of pots in the picture. This variety is usually covered in cheerful yellow flowers with a heavy petal count. Early flowers usually have petaloid centers but as plants mature a few flowers will produce regular seed pods. It is listed as a large\/tall variety but it stays a little shorter in our pots.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eFlower Color: Yellow with a hint of green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePlant Height: Medium\/Tall, 36\" and taller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eFlower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePot Size: 20\" and wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373282467910,"sku":"2PD-MFL-TMC","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/2024-prairie-dream-massive-flowering-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856873"},{"product_id":"2023-golden-builder","title":"Golden Builder Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cspan style=\"color: #106825; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Segoe UI, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #106825; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Segoe UI, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eWhat a gorgeous flower! The rich yellow color of \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Golden Builder'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e just glows! The lemon yellow is pure and bright every time -- it may be the truest yellow in the garden, rivaled only by \u003cem\u003eAutumn in Moling\u003c\/em\u003e. The flower's lovely shape and the dark green leaves only add to the reasons people are going to love this variety!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eFlower Color: Bright Yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePlant Height: Medium\/Tall, 30\"- 48\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eFlower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePot Size: 20\" and wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 1rem; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 1rem; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 1rem; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 1rem; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003e*follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373283123270,"sku":"2GBL-TMC","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/2024-golden-builder-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856872"},{"product_id":"2023-plum-robe","title":"Plum Robe Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713; font-size: 13.5pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePREMIER LOTUS!\u003cbr\u003eVERY LIMITED QUANTITIES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eA dark maroon lotus! Isn't the color stunning? The bud is almost black and is as fat as a nice round plum. An exceptional well blooming variety, we highly recommend \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlum Robe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - even the last day color is bright red!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003ePlant Height: Large\/ Tall (48\"+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eFlower Color: Deep Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eFlower Type: Single (less than 25 petals)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePot Size: 18\" or wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373284630598,"sku":"PRL-TMC","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/plum-robe-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1717120604"},{"product_id":"2023-monet-painting","title":"Monet Painting Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eOne of Laura's Favorites! Perfect flowers in shape and color!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are no words to describe the unique and beautiful color variations found in \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMonet Painting\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a new cultivar from Yileen Gardens. It opens perfectly almost every time with no coaxing necessary! The color is sublime, the striping in the petals is very pronounced, it photographs beautifully, the flowers are \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehuge\u003c\/span\u003e, the seed pods are heavy and full--we could go on and on. The bottom line is you need this one! It grew so easily here at Ten Mile Creek and bloomed all summer. Introduced in 2023 but we ran out so early in the season we wanted to keep it near the top of the list due to popular demand!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor: Versicolor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight: Large\/Tall, 48\" and above\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Few-Petal, less than 25 petals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 1rem; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 1rem; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 1rem; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 1rem; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003e*follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373286301766,"sku":"2MPL-TMC","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/2024-monet-painting-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856872"},{"product_id":"2023-puzhehei-white","title":"Puzhehei White Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #106825; font-size: 13.5pt;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #444444;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #444444;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBearing the name of the Puzhehei Scenic Area, where lakes are covered with flowering lotus, this lovely creamy white lotus is one of the native lotus in that area. The bud is green. \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePuzhehei White\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e also produces large rhizomes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eFlower Color: White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePlant Height: Large, 48\" and taller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eFlower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePot Size: 18\" and wider, 10\"-18\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #444444;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #444444;\"\u003eHow do I fertilize lotus? when do I begin to fertilize lotus?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #444444;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #444444;\"\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer. Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1 tablet per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 3-4 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form bett\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eer tubers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373287907398,"sku":"PWL-TMC","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/puzhehei-white-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1717215169"},{"product_id":"2023-capsicum-red","title":"Russian Red Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126626; font-size: 13.5pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eeturning to our line-up is one of the most classic soft red single-petal lotus cultivars in recent history, \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRussian Red\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. 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The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. 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The flowers are very large and the dried seed pods are great for holiday decorations!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Soft Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Large, 4' or taller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Few-Petal, less than 25 petals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373296230470,"sku":"MBSbPDSL-TMC","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/maggie-belle-slocum-by-perry-d-slocum-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1715702384"},{"product_id":"2022-yileen-garden-edible-lotus","title":"Yileen Garden Lotus Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ca295b;\"\u003eVEGETABLE TUBERS!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom our friends at Yileen Water Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig round baseball size tubers are a bit differently shaped than the tubers of most common vegetable varieties but they are just as delicious! The flowers are white but like most vegetable varieties this lotus doesn't bloom often since all the energy is directed to producing tubers. The large, deep green leaves are beautiful, though, so this plant serves double duty \"” it is picturesque as well as good food!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: White\u003cbr\u003ePlant Height: Large, 4' or taller\u003cbr\u003eFlower Type: Few-Petal, less than 25 petals\u003cbr\u003ePot Size: Very Large, 24\" or wider, 20\" or deeper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373296656454,"sku":"YGLL-TMC","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/yileen-garden-lotus-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856853"},{"product_id":"2022-super-red-lotus-14b","title":"Super Red Lotus 14B (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e Nelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA star-shaped, Valentine red flower with a frilly collar of stamen \"” a showstopper in any garden. Bold red color on a prominently displayed flower will make this lotus a favorite here as it is around the world. Pictures from around the world simply call this lotus \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Super Lotus 14B\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e'. We added the word \"˜Red' in the title to help distinguish it 'Super', one of our most popular pink lotus. This cultivar will often produce semi-double flowers until the plant matures and the temperatures heat up. Both the early and the mature versions of the flowers boast deep red color and are exceptionally beautiful!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Brilliant Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Medium\/Large, 3' or taller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Few-Petal, less than 25 petals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Size: 16\" or wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373296787526,"sku":"SRL1-TMC","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/super-red-lotus-14b-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856842"},{"product_id":"2022-senior-red","title":"Senior Red - Bright Red-Orange Colored Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e Nelumbo nucifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSenior Red\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e has vibrant red\/orange flowers with long, spiky petals that are perfectly arranged to show off in your garden! 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Ten Mile Creek is bringing this lotus back by popular demand!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Brilliant Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Medium\/Large, 3'-4'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Multi-Petal, more than 50 petals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Size: 14\"-24\" wide, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373297934406,"sku":"SR-BRCL-TMC","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/senior-red-bright-red-orange-colored-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856842"},{"product_id":"2022-ruby-gardner","title":"Ruby Gardner - A Piece of Alabama History Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e Nelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRuby Gardner\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a classic, single-wing lotus that  thrives in a very large pot or an earth-bottom pond in order to live its best life! Collected by Steve Stroupe in an heirloom North Alabama pond, the name had long been forgotten so Steve named it after the pond owner, Mrs. Ruby Gardner. Whatever the name, this lotus is beautiful and definitely needs to be saved!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Bicolor - pink and white\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Large, 4' or taller - LOTS taller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Few-Petal, less than 25 petals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Size: 18\" or wider, 14\"-20\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373297967174,"sku":"RG-APoAHL-TMC","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/ruby-gardner-a-piece-of-alabama-history-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856842"},{"product_id":"2022-pink-diamond-bling-bling","title":"Pink Diamond - Bling, Bling Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eNew from Vietnam!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare to be astounded!! 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The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373298131014,"sku":"PD-BBL-TMC","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/pink-diamond-bling-bling-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856832"},{"product_id":"mrs-ramsey-rules-the-roost","title":"Mrs. Ramsay Rules the Roost Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #116e27;\"\u003e Nelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cf328d;\"\u003e\"œTo dominate; to be in charge\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLooking for a really BIG lotus? This lotus does indeed \"˜rule the roost' here in the garden, flying high above gorgeous green leaves and unfurling its petals in the morning sun. \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMrs. Ramsay Rules the Roost\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a classic bi-color flower, is elegant as it flutters in the breeze. Wide white petals with fuchsia tips give way to a large seed pod perfect for floral arrangements and wreaths. Flowers can be over 12\" wide! This lotus is the definition of a 'Sacred Lotus\"! ðŸ¤\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks to Yann Mumber of Le Jardin Nelumbo, France, for the lovely picture with fence background. 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Named for the newest member of the family, Ford Jordan Bancroft and his Paw Paw's new truck (a Ford Raptor) we promise that this lotus is scary gorgeous! Dark, dark red flowers as big as a dinner plate! A heavy bloomer, too!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Brilliant Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Large, 4' or taller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Few-Petal, less than 25 petals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Size: 18\" or wider, 12\"-20\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373298786374,"sku":"FRRL-TMC","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/ford-s-red-raptor-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856818"},{"product_id":"2021-ju-zi-ch","title":"Ju Zi  Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ed4b86;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFlower Power!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew to us in the summer of 2020 was this tall and regal classic dark pink lotus which boasted numerous flowers and lovely seed pods. We were stunned (REALLY!) when we harvested \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eJu Zi\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor the first time due to the sheer number of perfect tubers it produced. We harvest all our pots after one season but since more tubers means more flowers we just may let a pot or two of this go for a second season just to see the number of flowers it will produce! Plan on harvesting this potted lotus every other year because the new tubers will rapidly fill and crowd your pot. 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The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373299441734,"sku":"JZL-TMC","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/ju-zi-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856804"},{"product_id":"libbys-light-shines","title":"Libby's Light - Constant Blooms Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGorgeous flowers all summer!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe highly recommend \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLibby's Light\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e! Rich color, lots of petals, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003efrequent\u003c\/span\u003e flowers! Wonderful in every way, this lotus reminds us of its namesake, Libby Claire. Fresh as the morning sunrise, with perfect shape and luminous color it is an ever-present reminder of the promises to come. This lotus has big, full flowers that drape perfectly when fully open--they have a HUGE visual impact. Because of the high petal count the flowers are also well-suited as cut flowers for arrangements.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0086\/9511\/9927\/files\/Libby2022_15_480x480.jpg?v=1666803841\" alt=\"\" width=\"208\" height=\"208\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0086\/9511\/9927\/files\/Libby2022_15_480x480.jpg?v=1666803841\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProceeds from the sale of this lovely lotus are donated to \u003cem\u003eLibby's Light Shines\u003c\/em\u003e, a foundation which helps provide traveling expenses for families with children in the hospital. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Medium\/Tall (36\" or taller)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Multi-Petal\u003cbr\u003ePot size: 14\" or wider, 10\"-16\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373300195398,"sku":"LL-CBL-TMC","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/libby-s-light-constant-blooms-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856804"},{"product_id":"chinese-red-ruijin","title":"Chinese Ruijin - Red City Series Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eZhong Guo Hong Ruijin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNelumbo Nucifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Ruijin'\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a lovely, multi-petal flower with pointed petals. The outside petals are wide and provide the perfect foundation for the tight mass of thinner petals in the center. Although we have seen pictures of \u003cem\u003e'Ruijin'\u003c\/em\u003e that are very dark red ours have bloomed with a softer red color that makes it distinct from the other members of Master Ding's City Series. We highly recommend 'Ruijin'!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Light Red \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Tall, 48\" and taller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals\u003cbr\u003e Pot Size: 20\" and wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. Place fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373300228166,"sku":"RUIL-TMC","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/chinese-ruijin-red-city-series-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856804"}],"url":"https:\/\/playitkoi.com\/collections\/large-pond-lotus.oembed?page=6","provider":"Play It Koi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}