{"title":"Multi-Color Lotus","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore our mesmerizing collection of \u003cstrong\u003emulti-color and versicolor lotus plants\u003c\/strong\u003e — sacred lotus varieties (Nelumbo) that display stunning two-tone, gradient, and color-changing blooms. Versicolor lotus are among the most prized cultivars, with petals that shift and blend colors as they open and mature. These showstopper varieties create unforgettable displays in ponds and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nelumbo-nucifera-princess-abby-lotus-bare-root","title":"Nelumbo Nucifera 'Princess Abby' Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the exquisite \"Princess Abby of Ten Mile Creek,\" the #1 selling bowl lotus that brings delicate beauty to your patio or pond. This micro lotus is the first of Ten Mile Creek's Little Princess Series, dazzling with its buttery yellow petals, tipped in dark pink. Its classic, charming shape makes it a showstopper in any setting, whether you choose to grow it in a small pot or in shallow pond areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Princess Abby\" thrives in compact environments, producing abundant blooms throughout the summer. Its repeat blooming cycles and changeable hues ensure your outdoor space is adorned with captivating flowers all season long. Embrace the beauty of this versatile lotus, and don't forget to mention \"TO BE GROWN IN SMALL POT\" during checkout for specialized micro lotus instructions. Create a striking display with the exquisite \"Princess Abby\" bowl lotus!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFLOWER COLOR: VERSICOLOR\u003cbr\u003ePLANT HEIGHT: SMALL, EXQUISITE OF BOWL LOTUS, MICRO LOTUS\u003cbr\u003eFLOWER TYPE: SINGLE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Play It Koi - Pond Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31530517037126,"sku":"7772","price":42.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/nelumbo-nucifera-princess-abby-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants-2.jpg?v=1714879299"},{"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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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. This encourages the lotus to form better tubers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373211656262,"sku":"PLL-TMC","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/pink-lips-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1716495425"},{"product_id":"2024-beauty-zang","title":"Beauty Zang Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAll the colors found in a warm summer evening sunset paint this little lotus like a queen. She is tiny but powerful, blooming over and over throughout the summer. The flowers are such a perfect combination of pink and yellow that they almost shimmer. The flowers are a visual treat with perfect petal arrangement and separation. This petal layering makes the flowers look large and allows for air to move freely through the petals which makes them dance in the breeze and helps keep the inside petals from staying too damp and turning brown. \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeauty Zang\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is perfect to grow in a small pot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eDo you want to grow this one as a mini lotus? Please let us know by writing in the comment section of the check out page - \"TO BE GROWN IN SMALL POT\". Directions for planting as a micro lotus are found below.\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\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003eFlower Color: Versicolor, Extra-light Yellow and Pink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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;\"\u003ePlant Height: Exquisite of Bowl Lotus, 6\"-18\" tall\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;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eFlower Type: Single or Few Petals, less than 20 petals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePot Size: 6\" and wider, 4\"-10\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\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\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003ePot-in-Pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eMethod for Micro Lotus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eEXQUISITE OF BOWL LOTUS (MICRO LOTUS) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"œLotus cultivars developed to grow and flourish in very small pots (4\"-12\" wide, 8\" or less deep). These hybrids usually stay less than 13\" tall.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e We recommend growing these varieties using the \u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003epot-in-pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e method.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Choose two pots:\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\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003ePot A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003e \"“ small display pot. This is the smallest of the two pots and should measure at least 4\" smaller in diameter and 2\" less in height than Pot B. The lotus tuber is planted in Pot A. This pretty pot can be removed from Pot B for display when lotus is blooming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; 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\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003ePot B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003e - larger \u003cu\u003eoutside\u003c\/u\u003e growing pot, not for display. Pot A should be able to sit in Pot B with about at least a 2\" margin on all sides and at top.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 1) Fill Pot A (display pot) ¾ full of topsoil.\u003cbr\u003e 2) Fill to top with water and plant tuber in Pot A.\u003cbr\u003e 3) Place Pot A in Pot B.\u003cbr\u003e 4) Slowly fill Pot B with water, making sure that there is at least 1\" of water above the top rim of Pot A, the display pot with planted tuber.\u003cbr\u003e 5) Place in direct sun. Keep water level higher than top rim of Pot A.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\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":41373214965830,"sku":"2BZL-TMC","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/2024-beauty-zang-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714857002"},{"product_id":"flower-girl","title":"Flower Girl 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\u003ch4\u003eA blush of pink on extra light golden petals surround an emerald green receptacle in a perfect combination of eye-catching loveliness. This is a large flower for such a petite little lotus plant. It will be stunning in a small pot on your balcony or patio. This picture was taken and is used with permission from Yileen Water Gardens in Nanjing.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eDo you want to grow this one as a mini lotus? Please let us know by writing in the comment section of the check out page - \"TO BE GROWN IN SMALL POT\". Directions for planting as a micro lotus are found below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Versicolor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Bowl\/Small, 12-18\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Multi-petal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Size: 10\"-14\" diameter, 6\"-14\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot-in-Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMethod for Micro Lotus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e EXQUISITE OF BOWL LOTUS (MICRO LOTUS) \u003c\/strong\u003e\"œLotus cultivars developed to grow and flourish in very small pots (4\"-12\" wide, 8\" or less deep). These hybrids usually stay less than 13\" tall.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e We recommend growing these varieties using the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epot-in-pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e method.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Choose two pots:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot A\u003c\/strong\u003e \"“ small display pot. This is the smallest of the two pots and should measure at least 4\" smaller in diameter and 2\" less in height than Pot B. The lotus tuber is planted in Pot A. This pretty pot can be removed from Pot B for display when lotus is blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot B\u003c\/strong\u003e - larger \u003cu\u003eoutside\u003c\/u\u003e growing pot, not for display. Pot A should be able to sit in Pot B with about at least a 2\" margin on all sides and at top.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 1) Fill Pot A (display pot) ¾ full of topsoil.\u003cbr\u003e 2) Fill to top with water and plant tuber in Pot A.\u003cbr\u003e 3) Place Pot A in Pot B.\u003cbr\u003e 4) Slowly fill Pot B with water, making sure that there is at least 1\" of water above the top rim of Pot A, the display pot with planted tuber.\u003cbr\u003e 5) Place in direct sun. Keep water level higher than top rim of Pot A.\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\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e 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":41373228040262,"sku":"FGL-TMC","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/flower-girl-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi.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. Deeper soil allows them to withstand strong winds and keeps the heavy flowers and buds from falling. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373231611974,"sku":"EL-TMC","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/empress-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856970"},{"product_id":"hands-of-the-goddess-of-mercy-serenity-reigns","title":"Hands of the Goddess of Mercy - Serenity Reigns Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e Nelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimplistic beauty, peace and joy! Such a beautiful, classic flower touched with just a kiss of color,\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e 'Hands of the Goddess of Mercy'\u003c\/span\u003e will be a wonderful addition to any garden. This medium-sized plant is perfect in smaller spaces, too.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Versicolor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Medium. 2'-4'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Few-Petal (less than 25 petals)\u003cbr\u003eSuggested Pot Size: 16\" wide or more, 8\"-12\" deep\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\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":41373234987078,"sku":"HotGoM-SRL-TMC","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/hands-of-the-goddess-of-mercy-serenity-reigns-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856958"},{"product_id":"2023-colorful-cloud","title":"Colorful Cloud Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3 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\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eSHOW STOPPER! 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And, it's a medium-sized lotus, perfect for people with a little less outdoor space.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower Color: Versicolor\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Plant Height: Medium, 24'-47\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Flower Type: Single or Few Petals, less than 20 petals\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Pot Size: 16\" 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\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\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\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\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\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373246947398,"sku":"CCL-TMC","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/colorful-cloud-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-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-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-delicate-pretty","title":"Delicate \u0026 Pretty Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3 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\/h3\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\u003eDelicate \u0026amp; Pretty\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e has just a touch of pink at the tips of the heavy cream colored petals. Look for a flash of gold in the center. For a medium-sized lotus it produces nice seed pods, too, not giant ones but perfect for display in a flower arrangement. \u003c\/strong\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\"\u003eFlower Color: Versicolor\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\"\u003e Pot Size: 14\" and wider, 7\"-12\" deep\u003c\/strong\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\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\/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\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\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\/h5\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373276143686,"sku":"DPL-TMC","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/delicate-pretty-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1715268612"},{"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-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":"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. 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This lotus adapts very well to a small lotus bowl but can also be potted in large pots. The flowers are changeable, starting out salmon-pink on the first day and slowly changing to extra light yellow as the flower matures. The pink color is often found in strips down the petals. 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This stunning variety looks \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003every\u003c\/span\u003e much like our bestselling 'Sunrise Brocade' but it is larger both in plant height and flower size. ''Splendid Sunset' also has a few more long graceful petals on each flower than 'Sunrise Brocade'. 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It was the very first flower that bloomed this summer even though it was planted much later than other varieties. The flower shape is very organized and it would be beautiful as a cut flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Versicolor\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":41373308420166,"sku":"PF-ToPL-TMC","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/pulse-feelings-a-touch-of-purple-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1717121644"},{"product_id":"2020-pink-beauty","title":"Pink Beauty - Green Petals Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; 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 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic simplicity radiates peace and graceful simplicity!  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"color: #444444; font-size: medium; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e'Pink Beauty'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #444444; font-size: medium;\"\u003e is a large plant with a single flower with broad petals that are a very delicate light green tipped in dark pink. 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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 luminous pink petals are elongated and often tipped in green. Curly stamen surround the green receptacle. There are a lot of bigger lotus but there is not a more delicate or pretty flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Versicolor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Medium, 24'-47\"\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: 18\" and wider, 10\"-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","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373308878918,"sku":"LoY-CBL-TMC","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/light-of-yaochi-classic-beauty-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1715619338"},{"product_id":"a-fortune-in-flowers","title":"A Fortune in Flowers - Almost Purple Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHua Kai Fu Gui\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #106825;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook at that gorgeous color! Almost purple! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe petals of this unusual lotus are stained a very light purple. The subtle color will leave you breathless. The receptacle is emerald green surrounded by pearly white anthers. Also called \u003cem\u003eBlooming and Wealthy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Flower Color: Versicolor\u003cbr\u003ePlant 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, 10\"-18\" deep\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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373309763654,"sku":"AFiF-APL-TMC","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/a-fortune-in-flowers-almost-purple-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1715198892"},{"product_id":"super","title":"Super - Our #1 Blooming Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large; color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuwuba\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3064;\"\u003eFeatured again in 2024 because this lotus is truly outstanding!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3064;\"\u003eTHE BEST - IT BLOOMS AND BLOOMS AND BLOOMS!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes, you \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ereally\u003c\/span\u003e want this lotus! Possibly the best blooming lotus at the nursery with multiple flowers all through the summer. Starts early and blooms until summer is over!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuper\u003c\/em\u003e has such beautiful color and form. Open this lotus by hand when the bud gets big and fat for a perfect flower every time. The first day flower is mostly pink, the second day flower is white with pink tips and the third day flower is perfectly draped and solid white. It has a lovely fragrance, too!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e *Don't have room for a large lotus? Try\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tenmilecreeknursery.com\/products\/2023-phoenix-feather-13?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=23743fbef\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Phoenix Feather\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e Phoenix Feather 13\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The flowers are almost identical to \u003cem\u003eSuper\u003c\/em\u003e in color and shape but the plant is a small\/medium height. You can also open the flowers by hand just like \u003cem\u003eSuper\u003c\/em\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Changeable\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 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I fertilize lotus? When do I fertilize my lotus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\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\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\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\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373314482246,"sku":"2S-O#BL-TMC","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/2024-super-our-1-blooming-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1715198335"},{"product_id":"sunrise-brocade","title":"Sunrise Brocade - Amazing Color Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDanban Jin Xia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant something unique? \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Sunrise Brocade'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is gorgeous!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat a gorgeous lotus! This unique and brightly colored flower is yellow with red edges and has emerald green in the middle with an occasional brocade ruffle on the petals. It is a great bloomer!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis lovely lotus is another of Master Yuesheng Ding's hybrids. Thank you, Yileen Gardens, for allowing us to grow it!\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: Versicolor (Yellow with Red)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Medium, 24'-47\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Single or Few Petals, less than 20 petals\u003cbr\u003e Pot Size: 16\" and wider, 10\"-14\" 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","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373314580550,"sku":"SB-ACL-TMC","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/sunrise-brocade-amazing-color-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856591"},{"product_id":"storm-13","title":"Storm 13 - Beauty Blowing Through Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFengbao 13\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; 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 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA very distinctive lotus, \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e'\u003cem\u003eStorm'\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas extra long outer petals. Each successive row of petals gets shorter until the petals surrounding the receptacle are tiny and tipped with green. Add orange stamen to that for extra zing! This lotus flower changes as the plant matures.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Pink\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: 18\" and wider, 12\"-14\" 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","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373317824582,"sku":"S1-BBTL-TMC","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/storm-13-beauty-blowing-through-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1719171597"},{"product_id":"sing-birdie-sing","title":"Sing Birdie Sing Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana; background: white;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444; font-size: large;\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc3366; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003ePerfection!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eLove a classic lotus? This one is for you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely perfect! Lots of flowers! \u003cbr\u003ePerfect for growing in a small pot!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpectacularly beautiful! We just love this versicolor lotus! The lovely white petals are rimmed in deep purple-pink. Flowers are present much of the summer and it grows really well in a pot on your patio! We suggest using the pot-in-pot method when growing this lotus in a pot less than 8\" wide - see below.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Versicolor (White and Pink)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Bowl, up 13\" tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Single or Few Petals, less than 20 petals\u003cbr\u003e Pot Size: 10\" and wider, 4\"-10\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePot-in-Pot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMethod for Micro Lotus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEXQUISITE OF BOWL LOTUS (MICRO LOTUS)\u003c\/strong\u003e\"œLotus cultivars developed to grow and flourish in very small pots (4\"-12\" wide, 8\" or less deep). These hybrids usually stay less than 13\" tall.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe recommend growing these varieties using the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003epot-in-pot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emethod.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose two pots:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\"“ small display pot. This is the smallest of the two pots and should measure at least 4\" smaller in diameter and 2\" less in height than Pot B. The lotus tuber is planted in Pot A. This pretty pot can be removed from Pot B for display when lotus is blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot B\u003c\/strong\u003e - larger\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eoutside\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egrowing pot, not for display. Pot A should be able to sit in Pot B with about at least a 2\" margin on all sides and at top.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1) Fill Pot A (display pot) ¾ full of topsoil.\u003cbr\u003e2) Fill to top with water and plant tuber in Pot A.\u003cbr\u003e3) Place Pot A in Pot B.\u003cbr\u003e4) Slowly fill Pot B with water, making sure that there is at least 1\" of water above the top rim of Pot A, the display pot with planted tuber.\u003cbr\u003e5) Place in direct sun. 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You will receive a large, single-petal lotus that is either soft red, white with red tips, pink or white -- selection is random.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Red\/Pink\/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: 16\" 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. 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The flower often opens with green-tipped petals surrounding a brilliant green receptacle in the center. The plate-form flower looks huge against deep green leaves. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Versicolor, White with Pink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Tall, 48\" and taller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Single or Few, less than 20 petals  \u003cbr\u003e Pot Size: 20\" and wider, 12\"-18\" deep \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow do I fertilize lotus? 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This encourages the lotus to form better tubers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373411344454,"sku":"HVL-TMC","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/highest-virtue-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856390"},{"product_id":"evening-showers","title":"Evening Showers Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe simplicity and elegance of this small lotus are unmatched. The first day flower is luminous pink. The more mature flower has extra light yellow petals that are tipped in pink. The golden stamen with fat white tips curl elegantly around the receptacle. Sometimes the small center petals are light green. A very heavy bloomer, look for the first blooms in early spring. Flowers continue all summer. 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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 \u003c\/strong\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\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373414719558,"sku":"ESL-TMC","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/evening-showers-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1715271892"}],"url":"https:\/\/playitkoi.com\/collections\/multi-color-lotus.oembed?page=3","provider":"Play It Koi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}