{"title":"Pink Lotus","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop our beautiful selection of \u003cstrong\u003epink lotus plants\u003c\/strong\u003e — the classic and most beloved color in sacred lotus cultivation. Pink lotus (Nelumbo) range from soft blush to vibrant rose, embodying the traditional image of the lotus flower in art and culture. These gorgeous varieties are available in all sizes, from delicate miniature bowl lotus to stunning large pond specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pink-thousand-petals","title":"Pink Thousand Petals Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e Fen Qianye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eRich pink petals held high above the leaves makes this a nice lotus for pot or pond. There is such a wide range of color change from day to day and every change is beautiful. Flowers relatively early and continues throughout the summer. Classified as a Tall lotus it sometimes tops out in the Medium height range.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Dark Pink (Red)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Tall, 48\" and taller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals\u003cbr\u003e Pot Size: 20\" and wider, 12\"-18\" deep \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373202022470,"sku":"PTPL-TMC","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/pink-thousand-petals-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1717120270"},{"product_id":"2023-like-qinhuai-rouge","title":"Like Qinhuai Rouge 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eSassy pink with glowing gold!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0086\/9511\/9927\/files\/likeqinhuairougeYileen_480x480.jpg?v=1674326580\" alt=\"\" width=\"129\" height=\"129\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0086\/9511\/9927\/files\/likeqinhuairougeYileen_480x480.jpg?v=1674326580\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike Qinhuai Rouge - Photo by Yileen Water Gardens\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLike a lovely lady adding a little color for a night out on the town, the colors on this flower are stunning - lime green surrounded by clear yellow-gold in the center transitioning to the loveliest shade of dark pink at the edge. Wonderful!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower Color: Pink\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 25 petals\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Pot Size: 18\" and wider, 10\"-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e How do I fertilize lotus? When do I begin to fertilize lotus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 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 tubers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373202186310,"sku":"LQRL-TMC","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/like-qinhuai-rouge-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714857032"},{"product_id":"2024-morning-glow-in-jinling","title":"Morning Glow in Jinling Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eMorning Glow in Jinling\u003c\/span\u003e is a large lotus that boasts vibrant pink flowers that are about10\" across. The classic flower style makes it a favorite. The bright orange stamen complement the beautiful color on the petals and the dark green leaves. The flowers do not fade so the lotus stays pink until they drop.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Dark Pink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Large (\u0026gt; 48\")\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Few-Petal (\u0026lt; 25 petals)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Size: 16\" or larger in diameter, 12\"-16\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373202874438,"sku":"MGiJL-TMC","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/2024-morning-glow-in-jinling-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714857024"},{"product_id":"2024-sugar","title":"Sugar Sweet 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\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eEverything about this new lotus is \u003cem\u003eSWEET\u003c\/em\u003e so what better name than \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSugar Sweet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e! Medium in size with a rich pink color, it blooms its little heart out all summer long. This variety was grown from an \u003cem\u003eAutumn in Moling\u003c\/em\u003e seed but could not be more different that its pod parent! \u003cem\u003eSugar Sweet\u003c\/em\u003e is clear pink single-petal lotus that is perfect in a standard lotus pot (16\" wide, 7\" deep) but will also grow and bloom in a much smaller pot (10\" wide, 6\" deep).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Pink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Medium  (24\"-40\")\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Few-Petal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373203136582,"sku":"2SSL-TMC","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/2024-sugar-sweet-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714857024"},{"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":"celebration","title":"Celebration - Party Time Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo Nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eTime to party! Let's celebrate!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect shape, lovely color, good blooming habits - what else could you desire?  \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eCelebration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a lovely lotus that performs so well that it has become a favorite here at the nursery. The intense rich pink color is a perfect complement to the lush green leaves. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Height: Medium\/Tall, 36' and taller\u003cbr\u003eFlower Type: Multi-petal\u003cbr\u003eFlower Color: Pink\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. Place fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373228105798,"sku":"C-PTL-TMC","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/celebration-party-time-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856981"},{"product_id":"2023-phantom-of-yaochi","title":"Phantom of Yaochi Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713; font-size: 13.5pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eLike a wisp of smoke in the night, the Phantom of Yaochi will tiptoe in and steal your heart away! A quiet but radiant beauty!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe lightest blush of pink with a glowing gold center will draw your attention every time! This flower radiates grace and peacefulness! The color almost glows next to the lovely green leaves!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eFlower Color: Palest of Pink\u003cbr\u003ePlant Height: Large\/ Tall (48\"+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eFlower Type: Single (less than 25 petals)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePot Size: 18\" or wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003eChoose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003eDo NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373245276230,"sku":"2PoYL-TMC","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/2024-phantom-of-yaochi-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856948"},{"product_id":"2023-pink-peony","title":"Pink Peony Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp 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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNew to us but well-established as a popular cultivar around the world,\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e Pink Peony\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e has sweet pastel pink flowers that change to white. There are almost always multiple flowers present when it blooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\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: Changeable, Pink to White\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: 12\" and wider, 7\"-10\" 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\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":41373245341766,"sku":"PPOL-TMC","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/pink-peony-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-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-grand-master","title":"Grand Master Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713; font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003e \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eVery heavy bloomer!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLoved all over the world for its diminutive size and over-achieving flowering habit! This little lotus just blooms and blooms and then blooms some more! The lovely peachy color is beautiful! The older flowers have a luminous pale gold color in the center.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eFlower Color: Pink to Yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePlant Height: Bowl, up 13\" tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eFlower Type: Semi-Double, 25-50 petals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePot Size: 10\" and wider, 4\"- 7\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373259169862,"sku":"2GML-TMC","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/2024-grand-master-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856921"},{"product_id":"2023-book-boy","title":"Book Boy Mini Lotus Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNelum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebo nucifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eBook Boy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is perfect for growing as a miniature but really performed well in our 10\"wide x 7\"high pot where it flowers well and produces good rhizomes. Perfect for a small niche in your pond or in a pot on your patio!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower Color: Soft Red\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Plant Height: Bowl\/Mini, under 13\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Flower Type: Single or Few Petals, less than 20 petals\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Pot Size: 8\" and wider, 4\"- 7\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\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\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\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\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\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\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\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\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373259432006,"sku":"BBMLL-TMC","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/book-boy-mini-lotus-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856921"},{"product_id":"2023-piano-boy","title":"Piano Boy Mini Lotus Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIsn't \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePiano Boy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e lovely? The perfect small pink multi-petal! Perfect petal arrangement, perfect color, perfect for smaller pots, perfect flowering capacity!\u003c\/strong\u003e And look at the buds in that pot! A great new addition to our collection of bowl lotus varieties!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower Color: Pink\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Plant Height: Bowl, under 13\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Flower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Pot Size: 8\" and wider, 5\"-7\" 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\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\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\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;\"\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\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in;\"\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 3-4 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. 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The uniform color of the first day flower  changes slowly to a very light pink on the last day but the petals keep their uniform shape so every day has something special to offer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower Color: Pink\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Plant Height: Medium\/Small, 24-47\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Flower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Pot Size: 12\" and wider, 7-10\"\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0086\/9511\/9927\/files\/chineseBeautyJing_480x480.jpg?v=1674328057\" alt=\"\" width=\"165\" height=\"141\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0086\/9511\/9927\/files\/chineseBeautyJing_480x480.jpg?v=1674328057\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eChinese Beauty Jing - Photo by Yileen Water Gardens\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e How do I fertilize lotus? When do I begin to fertilize lotus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer. Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 3-4 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. 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The color is extraordinary!  We did not see the problem of the center petals turning brown on this variety so it is definitely a keeper for us!! The compact medium size will command its place in your garden while not overpowering other plants. Super good bloomer, too! Perfect for cut flower arrangements because you can cut a full bud and get a perfect flower when you open it fully by hand once home!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower Color: Brilliant Red \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: 10\" and wider, 7\"-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\u003eChoose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003eDo NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373277421638,"sku":"PF1-CGBL-TMC","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/phoenix-feather-13-crazy-good-bloomer-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1716492962"},{"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-twinkle-toes","title":"Twinkle Toes - Tiny Dancer Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eA tiny dancer in the sun! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe flower of this new introduction changes from a fresh pink to white with pink tips. The collar of bright yellow stamen and golden yellow receptacle are the perfect complement and will draw your eye and approval every time! The small size of \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwinkle Toes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e makes it ideal for a small decorative pot. The early season flowers may have more petals than normal and then settle into a lovely single-petal flower when the plant matures and the weather gets warm. Growing it in an extra small pot , 6\"-8\" in diameter, will result is a smaller 'micro' lotus.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eFlower Color: Pink\u003cbr\u003eFlower Height: Bowl (up to 18\")\u003cbr\u003eFlower Type: Few-Petal - less than 25 petals\u003cbr\u003ePot Size: 6\" diameter or larger, 6\"-12\" deep\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\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\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\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. 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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":41373289709638,"sku":"TT-TDL-TMC","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/twinkle-toes-tiny-dancer-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856864"},{"product_id":"2022-rainbow-a-promise-of-things-to-come","title":"Rainbow - A Tiny Promise Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e Nelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGREAT FLOWERING VARIETY! 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Friends tell us that \u003cem\u003eRainbow\u003c\/em\u003e can be grown successfully in a miniature pot as well.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Pink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Mini\/Bowl\/Small, 14\"-20\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Multi-Petal, more than 50 petals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Size: 6\" - 14\"\" wide, 6\" - 8\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373291315270,"sku":"2R-ATPL-TMC","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/2024-rainbow-a-tiny-promise-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1715197998"},{"product_id":"maggie-belle-slocum","title":"Maggie Belle Slocum by Perry D. Slocum Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e Nelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eA Perry D. 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The flowers are very large and the dried seed pods are great for holiday decorations!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Soft Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Large, 4' or taller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Few-Petal, less than 25 petals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373296230470,"sku":"MBSbPDSL-TMC","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/maggie-belle-slocum-by-perry-d-slocum-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1715702384"},{"product_id":"2022-somahai-a-flower-forest","title":"Somahai - A Flower Forest Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e Nelumbo nucifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust WOW! There aren't enough superlatives to describe \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Somahai'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. A gift from our friend, Yann Mumber at Le Jardin Nelumbo in France, this lotus performed from the moment it was planted! Perfect, classic flowers on a medium lotus, we highly recommend this variety to our customers. The flowers are dense and they stand high above the leaves, stealing the show every time! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Pink\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\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot size: 14\"-20\" wide, 8\"-16\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373297868870,"sku":"S-AFFL-TMC","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/somahai-a-flower-forest-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856842"},{"product_id":"2022-pink-diamond-bling-bling","title":"Pink Diamond - Bling, Bling Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eNew from Vietnam!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare to be astounded!! We welcomed this new \"˜gem' of a lotus to our nursery a couple of years ago and we love it! A \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003every\u003c\/span\u003e prolific bloomer, \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\"˜Pink Diamond'\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ehas very large, full-petaled cream-colored flowers with diamond-pointed petals that are a luscious pink. We imported this lotus from Vietnam and found it easy to grow and quick to flower. 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The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373298131014,"sku":"PD-BBL-TMC","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/pink-diamond-bling-bling-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856832"},{"product_id":"2022-mini-pink-pixie","title":"Pink Pixie - A Mini Sprinkle of Fairy Dust Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\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\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Pixie dust magic!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis tiny miniature lotus is perfect for a small bowl on your patio or on an outside window sill. The sweet little pink flowers are about 2\" wide and the plant is usually less than 10\" tall in a 3 gallon pot (11' wide, 7\" deep) but it will grow in a much smaller container. Remember - never let it dry out! We suggest using the pot-in-pot method when growing this lotus in a pot less than 8\" wide -- see below.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Pink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Miniature\/Bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Semi-double, 25-25 petals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot size: 4\"-12\" wide, 3\"-8\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePot-in-Pot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eMethod for Micro Lotus\u003c\/span\u003e\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). 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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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Named for the artist in our family, Melinee Bradford Bancroft, who can see the beautiful array of colors in God's world and the transfer them to canvas or watercolor paper. Her art fills our homes and her gracious demeanor fills our hearts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Dark Pink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Medium - 2'-4'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Multi-Petal, more than 50 petals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Size: 16\" or wider, 10\"-16\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373298458694,"sku":"MS-FFL-TMC","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/melinee-s-song-fuchsia-fun-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856832"},{"product_id":"2022-golden-sunset-is-it-really-that-color","title":"Golden Sunset Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e Nelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f4b992;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #f4b992;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEXTREME \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f4b992;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLOOMIMG!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOh yes \"”- that color is real and it is scrumptious! Easy to grow and an extreme flower producer, this is one great lotus! Look for the first round of flowers to have a heavier petal count. As \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Golden Sunset'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e matures and temperatures get warmer the flowers will have fewer, wider petals and more intense color. We \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehighly recommend\u003c\/span\u003e this variety. Its smaller size makes it the perfect choice for people who don't have a large growing area. 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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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This particular flower type has withstood the test of time and remains popular around the world. 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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\/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\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\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373298884678,"sku":"DROL-TMC","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/double-rose-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856817"},{"product_id":"2022-carobee","title":"Carobee - Delicate Perfection Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\"˜Carobee'\u003c\/span\u003e is a subtle splash of morning sky colors poured out onto flower petals! 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. A lovely lotus for a small area on your patio or outdoor window ledge.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Changeable, pink to Yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Bowl\/Small, up to 18\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Semi-double to Double\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Size: 8\"-18\" wide, 6'-12\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373298950214,"sku":"C-DPL-TMC","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/carobee-delicate-perfection-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856817"},{"product_id":"2021-ju-zi-ch","title":"Ju Zi  Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ed4b86;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFlower Power!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew to us in the summer of 2020 was this tall and regal classic dark pink lotus which boasted numerous flowers and lovely seed pods. We were stunned (REALLY!) when we harvested \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eJu Zi\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor the first time due to the sheer number of perfect tubers it produced. We harvest all our pots after one season but since more tubers means more flowers we just may let a pot or two of this go for a second season just to see the number of flowers it will produce! Plan on harvesting this potted lotus every other year because the new tubers will rapidly fill and crowd your pot. 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The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373299441734,"sku":"JZL-TMC","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/ju-zi-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856804"},{"product_id":"2021-pink-lady","title":"Pink Lady - Loaded with Flowers Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo Nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Pink Lady'\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an especially full and beautifully organized flower with rich pink color. Look at the oval receptacle (seed pod)! We have seen this trait in other lotus varieties that we have sourced from Thailand. Whether the flower boasts this strange oval seed pod or a regular round receptacle, this lotus is truly lovely! The chartreuse, limey green color of the receptacle is the perfect compliment to make the pink POP! 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The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373300293702,"sku":"PL-LwFL-TMC","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/pink-lady-loaded-with-flowers-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1716495325"},{"product_id":"2021-princess-aubrie-of-ten-mile-creek","title":"Princess Aubrie of Ten Mile Creek Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo Nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTen Mile Creek Little Princess Series!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eMajor flowering lotus! 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A Knockout! And did we say it's pretty?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehuge\u003c\/span\u003e, single-petal flowers have exceptionally wide petals that are a rich warm pink. The stamen stand up in a frilly collar around the bright sunshine yellow receptacle. You really cannot miss it when it is blooming because it boasts superior size and color. This lotus will reach 5'-6' tall in a 25\" diameter pot and would get even taller in an earth-bottom pond. 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This is a hybrid that has stood the test of time in China but is still a favorite!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Pink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Bowl\/Small, 18\"-24\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals\u003cbr\u003e Pot Size: 10\" and wider, 8\"-14\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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\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\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;\"\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\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":41373301440582,"sku":"SCL-TMC","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/spring-cherry-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856788"},{"product_id":"reflection","title":"Reflection - The Perfect Blush of Pink Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo Nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eSweet pastel pink!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Reflection'\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis as pink and sweet as a big puff of cotton candy -- BUT -- it has a wild ring of sizzling orange stamen around the receptacle that keep this from flower from being too calm and collected!  \u003cem\u003e'Reflection'\u003c\/em\u003e is a large lotus that blooms outstandingly well all summer. The very light solid pink flowers are as \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ebig\u003c\/span\u003e as a soccer ball.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: 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\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373301538886,"sku":"R-TPBoPL-TMC","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/reflection-the-perfect-blush-of-pink-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1717216668"},{"product_id":"respected-guest","title":"Respected Guest Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eJiao Ke Wan Lian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo Nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e'Respected Guest'\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eis small lotus with a BIG flower. The broad petalled, classic, single flower is solid pink on the first day but soon gives way to become a lovely bi-color flower with petals that are white in the center and sweetly pink on the tips. This variety is one of the first varieties we grew and we keep it because it is one of the best!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Pink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Small, 18\"-24\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Single or Few Petals, less than 20 petals\u003cbr\u003e Pot Size: 12\" and wider, 8\"-14\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373302161478,"sku":"RGL-TMC","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/respected-guest-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856774"},{"product_id":"pink-bowl","title":"Pink Bowl - Classic Favorite Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eFen Wanlian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo Nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA far to common name for such a lovely classic beauty! The bowl shaped flower is intensely pink on the first day and softens gently as it ages. The green sepals on the buds are especially striking once the bud begins to show its pink color. 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Layer upon layer of pink stained petals almost look like a bridal bouquet waiting to be carried down the aisle. The flower is so lovely and has a sweet scent.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eThis lotus is also called \u003cem\u003eColorful Clouds\u003c\/em\u003e but there are two lotus with the same translation so we changed the name slightly to avoid confusion.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Pink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Medium, 24'-47\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals\u003cbr\u003e Pot Size: 18\" and wider, 10\"-18\" deep \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373302751302,"sku":"PCL-TMC","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/painted-clouds-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856758"},{"product_id":"2021-shy-face-of-child","title":"Shy Face of Child Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTong Xiu Lian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNelumbo Nucifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e'Shy Face of Child'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an unusual lotus that bounces back and forth between single petal and semi-double flowers. 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The plant is medium height but produces large flowers and good seed pods.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Pink\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373302816838,"sku":"SFoCL-TMC","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/shy-face-of-child-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856758"},{"product_id":"sino-american-excellence","title":"Sino-American Excellence Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo Nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA gift from Dr. Daike Tian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e'Sino-American Excellence'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a symbol of the goodwill and cooperation between lotus lovers in the United States and those in China. These flowers are as \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ebig as a basketball\u003c\/span\u003e and the color is amazing. The pictures here show the progression of color going from dark solid pink on the first day \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eto\u003c\/span\u003e solid light pink \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eto\u003c\/span\u003e pink with creamy white in the center \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eto\u003c\/span\u003e white with just the slightest touch of pink. The last two pictures were taken by Dr. Tian in China. \u003cem\u003e'Sino-American Excellence'\u003c\/em\u003e is a very large lotus and it would grow to its full potential in an earth-bottom pond but, as you can see from these pictures, it will also grow well in a large pot - see below. Large rhizomes for eating!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Changeable, 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: 18\" and wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373302849606,"sku":"SAEL-TMC","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/sino-american-excellence-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1719159167"},{"product_id":"2021-little-cutie-patootie","title":"Little Cutie Pie Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo Nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eTEN MILE CREEK \u003cem\u003e'Southern Sayings'\u003c\/em\u003e HYBRID! \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA thimble-sized little puff of pink cuteness!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWe're not exactly sure what a cutie-pie is but when that phrase is used you know that there is a diminutive little person of immense attractiveness and spunky personality being described! Therefore, it is the perfect name for this new little member of our 'Southern Sayings' line of lotus. This exquisite of bowl lotus will grow very well in a small bowl but will flourish in a 10\"-14\" diameter bowl. The small single-petal flower is sweetly pink.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Pink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Exquisite of Bowl Lotus (Micro, Mini), 6\"-12\" tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Single or Few Petals, less than 20 petals\u003cbr\u003e Pot Size: 6\" and wider, 4\"-10\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\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\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. 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\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373302947910,"sku":"LCPL-TMC","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/little-cutie-pie-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1715700426"},{"product_id":"2021-friendship-of-supervisor-student","title":"Friendship of Supervisor \u0026 Student Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e Nelumbo Nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eHybridized by Dr. Daike Tian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLuminescent color! \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eStriped petals! Stunning color!\u003c\/span\u003e Large lotus with HUGE flowers and HUGE tubers! This hybrid was developed by Dr. Daike Tian (War Eagle, Daike!) who says it is better suited for growing in a pond than a pot. However, as you can see from our photos, it is a rock star when blooming in a pot, too. This lovely lotus is one of the earliest varieties to produce a flower every year.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Versicolor (Hot 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\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 \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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373303078982,"sku":"FoSSL-TMC","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/friendship-of-supervisor-and-student-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856743"},{"product_id":"2021-twilight","title":"Twilight Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eXia Guang \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNelumbo Nucifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Twilight'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a very lovely large, dark pink flower is just the thing for the pink lover! The rich dark color of the petals is accented by a bright gold center that has a trumpet-shaped receptacle sporting a lovely, fluffy ring of gold stamen. Officially classified as a light red in color, this lotus variety has been a favorite around the world for some time but it is new to us. Enjoy!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Red (Dark 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: 16\" and wider, 10\"-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\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":41373303799878,"sku":"TWL-TMC","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/twilight-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1721353403"},{"product_id":"mallory-my-love","title":"Mallory, My Love Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo Nucifera\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHave you every seen anything more delicate and perfect than Ten Mile Creek's hybrid, \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Mallory, My Love'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e? The pure white flower is very strongly kissed with a beautiful ribbon of raspberry stain. The flower is large and opens wide - it is such a lovely sight to behold!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Versicolor, White with Dark Pink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Medium, 24'-47\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals\u003cbr\u003e Pot Size: 18\" and wider, 10\"-18\" deep \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373304258630,"sku":"MMLL-TMC","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/mallory-my-love-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856727"},{"product_id":"2021-splendid-sunset","title":"Splendid Sunset Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e24a79;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eShao Ban Jin Xia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNelumbo Nucifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe golden summer sun sinks low on the horizon and mesmerizing swaths of red and pink linger in the sky signaling that another perfect day has ended.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Splendid Sunset'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e will bring you the same feeling of joy as it boasts a lovely yellow flower with golden stamen and long slender petals lightly blushed with dark pink. 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'. Both are truly unique and beautiful cultivars.\u003c\/h3\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: Single or Few Petals, less than 20 petals\u003cbr\u003e Pot Size: 18\" and wider, 10\"-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373304488006,"sku":"SSL-TMC","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/splendid-sunset-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1719160345"},{"product_id":"2021-prosperous-purple","title":"Prosperous Purple Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eZi Rui\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo Nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eRich, Decadent Beauty!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Prosperous Purple'\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis known around the world as a stellar lotus with really big leaves and ENORMOUS flowers! As I walked through Yileen Gardens in Nanjing I took this picture and immediately found someone to translate the name for me. All the other pictures were taken here at the nursery. We are thrilled to offer it to you because we know that you will love it as much as we do.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Red (Dark 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: 20\" and wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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":41373304553542,"sku":"PPL-TMC","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/prosperous-purple-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856714"},{"product_id":"2021-beijing-temple-of-heaven","title":"Beijing Temple of Heaven - Celestial Beauty Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo Nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWe LOVE this lotus with its supersaturated pink color! \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e'Beijing Temple of Heaven'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas hybridized by Yileen Gardens in Nanjing. We are excited to be able to bring this lovely new hybrid to the United States. It is a tall cultivar with large single petal pink\/red flowers featuring an emerald green receptacle with a fancy collar of heavy white anthers on the first day. As the flower ages the receptacle and stamen go through exciting and vibrant color changes with something new to offer every day. \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0086\/9511\/9927\/files\/beijingtempleofheavenscottpendleton_480x480.png?v=1696008167\" alt=\"Beijing Temple of Heaven Scott Pendleton\" width=\"206\" height=\"154\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0086\/9511\/9927\/files\/beijingtempleofheavenscottpendleton_480x480.png?v=1696008167\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhoto by Scott Pendleton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Dark 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\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","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373305372742,"sku":"BToH-CBL-TMC","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/beijing-temple-of-heaven-celestial-beauty-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856703"},{"product_id":"2021-glowing-queen-miniature","title":"Glowing Queen Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #df1670;\"\u003eHong Guo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNelumbo Nucifera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelicate pink color in a very small lotus with a huge flower!\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e 'Glowing Queen'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e stays loaded with big, full flowers that have a lovely, uniform shape. We grow this variety in both 10\" and 12\" pots and it produces multiple leaves and flowers in both making it the perfect fit for someone wanting a small lotus but not as much hassle as micro lotus. We highly recommend this one.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Pink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Exquisite of Bowl Lotus (Micro, Mini)\/Small\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals\u003cbr\u003e Pot Size: 6\" and wider, 4\"-10\" deep \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373305503814,"sku":"GQL-TMC","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/glowing-queen-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856703"},{"product_id":"2020-ultimate-thousand-petals","title":"Ultimate Thousand Petals Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large; color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eZhizun Qianban\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\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\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #1e7ee7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes, we have it! Featured again in 2024 because of continuing demand for this fabulous lotus!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eUltimate Thousand Petals \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ewas discovered by Dr. Daike Tian in Southern China in 2009. It is a large-sized lotus with a multi-petal pink flower composed of up to 1650 petals. The flower is very long lasting - in fact, some of the outer petals will begin to drop before the flower opens fully so we sometimes open this one by hand so we can enjoy it longer. \u003cspan style=\"color: #1195ee;\"\u003eWe definitely suggest a larger pot with \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003edeeper soil\u003c\/span\u003e for this lotus because the flowers are so big and heavy that they will fall over without the extra support! You can also tie the flower stem (peduncle) to several leaf stems to help keep it upright.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Soft Red \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Tall, 48\" and taller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Multi-petal, MANY more than 50 petals\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003ePot Size: 25\" and wider, 18\"-30\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe flowers of this lotus cultivar are so big\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand heavy that they need extra dirt (at least 8\" - 10\") in the pot so that the stems are supported enough to stand up without falling to the side.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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. 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One of the most photogenic new lotus to come on the scene in the last couple of years, it is the parent plant to many of the new \u003cem\u003eSymphony Series (Pink Pror)\u003c\/em\u003e in Thailand. Here at our nursery we have found it to be easy to grow and a great bloomer all summer long. The color is \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003every intense pink\u003c\/span\u003e and the center receptacle is emerald green on the first day flower.  Seed pods are very large! 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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 flower has a luminous color that is slightly orange, in fact, it is sometimes called \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarrot Lotus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.  The outer petals are pointed like a star. The double-petal flower is medium\/large compared to the plant as a whole. The colors are very unique and beautiful. 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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"}],"url":"https:\/\/playitkoi.com\/collections\/pink-lotus.oembed?page=3","provider":"Play It Koi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}