{"title":"Red Lotus","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore our stunning collection of \u003cstrong\u003ered lotus plants\u003c\/strong\u003e — from deep crimson to bright scarlet, these sacred lotus varieties (Nelumbo) deliver the most dramatic and vibrant blooms in any water garden. Red lotus symbolize passion, strength, and beauty in Eastern traditions. Available in all sizes from miniature bowl varieties to large pond specimens, in both single and multi-petal forms.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sparks","title":"Sparks Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #800000; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eHuo Hua\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444; font-weight: bold; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Sparks' i\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003es a delicate classically shaped flower held high above the leaves makes this lotus a show-stopper. The bud and first day flower are lovely deep red. This variety sometimes produces several blooms at the same time. It is a a perfect selection to try in a small pot as well as in your pond. Growing this lotus in a smaller pot will result in a smaller lotus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Soft Red\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\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373201891398,"sku":"SPL-TMC","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/sparks-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714857032"},{"product_id":"fire-crane","title":"Fire Crane - Red Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Huo He\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA cheerful bright red double lotus will brighten up your water garden or patio. \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Fire Crane'\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a perfect substitute for Momo botan - the same size and color.  \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Bright Red \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Small\/Medium, 18\"-24\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals\u003cbr\u003e Pot Size: 12\" and wider, 8\"-14\" 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","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373203038278,"sku":"FC-RL-TMC","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/fire-crane-red-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714857024"},{"product_id":"2024-sincerity","title":"Sincerity Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eA sparkling classic single-petal red is the perfect addition to your garden or patio! \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSincerity\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is medium in size but the flowers are very large in comparison to the height. It blooms frequently and the color is a cheerful, clear light red. We think you will be very pleased with charming new lotus!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eFlower Color: Red\u003cbr\u003ePlant Height: Medium (24\"-36\")\u003cbr\u003eFlower Type: Few-Petals\u003cbr\u003eSuggested Pot Size: 14\"-20\" wide, 7\"-12\" deep\u003c\/h4\u003e\n","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373204742214,"sku":"2SL-TMC","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/2024-sincerity-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1715198286"},{"product_id":"2020-tender-love","title":"Tender Love Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLian Ai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large; color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNelumbo Nucifera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTender Love! The small\/medium plant produces flowers continuously throughout the summer. The single-petal flowers are a deep red and are very large for a small lotus. We highly recommend this one for a novice grower!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Dark Ruby Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Medium, 24'-36\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Single or Few Petals, less than 20 petals\u003cbr\u003e Pot Size: 14\" and wider, 8\"-14\" deep \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373206347846,"sku":"TLL-TMC","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/tender-love-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714857011"},{"product_id":"semi-double-flecked-peach","title":"Semi-Double Flecked Peach Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large; color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFu Ban Ban Tao\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e'Semi-double Flecked Peach'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is known for semi-double flowers whose petals are tipped in dark rich red while the center is golden. The petals often have red stripes. The receptacle is trumpet shaped, bright green and surrounded by milky white stamen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Light Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Medium, 24'-47\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Semi-Double, 21-50 petals\u003cbr\u003e Pot Size: 18\" and wider, 10\"-18\" 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 \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNOT\u003c\/span\u003e 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":41373208051782,"sku":"SFPL-TMC","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/semi-double-flecked-peach-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714857011"},{"product_id":"peach-with-raindrops","title":"Peach with Raindrops Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productGeneral biggerText\" id=\"productDescription\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #e13a84;\"\u003eTao Hong Su Yu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e'Peach With Raindrops'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is the one of the first varieties of lotus that we grew at the nursery. Flowers have deep, vibrant color that softens beautifully as the flower ages. This variety also sets seed so pods are attractive, too. \u003cem\u003e'Peach with Raindrops'\u003c\/em\u003e will grow in a miniature pot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Bowl, up 13\" tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Semi-Double, 21-50 petals \u003cbr\u003e Pot Size: 10\" and wider, 4\"-10\" deep\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\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\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\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373209624646,"sku":"PwRL-TMC","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/peach-with-raindrops-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714857011"},{"product_id":"red-tree-peony","title":"Red Tree Peony - Brilliant Red Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: large; color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHong Mudan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright red flower with LOTS of petals!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA favorite around the world for years--that means it is a variety that performs consistently.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA perfect brilliant red lotus that will brighten your whole garden! Row after row of beautiful color! This lotus blooms and blooms and blooms!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Brilliant Red \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\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":41373209690182,"sku":"RTP-BRL-TMC","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/red-tree-peony-brilliant-red-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1717216443"},{"product_id":"2024-beauty-in-autumn","title":"Beauty in Autumn Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSuper RED lotus alert! \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeauty in Autumn\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealways makes you come back for a second (and third) look. The distinctive brilliant red color on flowers high above the leaves make it a favorite here at the nursery. The hot lime green of the center receptacle is ringed by bright orange stamen - the color combination is perfect!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eFlower Color: Brilliant Red\u003cbr\u003ePlant Height: Medium\/Large, 38\" or taller\u003cbr\u003eFlower Type: Multi-Petal, more than 50 petals\u003cbr\u003eSuggested Pot Size: 18\" or wider, 12-18\" deep\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003eChoose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003eDo NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373213229126,"sku":"2BiAL-TMC","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/2024-beauty-in-autumn-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.webp?v=1715197222"},{"product_id":"elite-red","title":"Elite Red - Sweet Flowers Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrilly golden stamen surrounds a yellow-green receptacle. Bright pink petals of the first day flower are shaped like a star. The fully opened flower is especially nice when viewed from the side because the petals separate distinctly into layers. This lotus has a very spicy scent. \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e'Elite Red'\u003c\/span\u003e will reach about 20\"-24\" tall in a 20\" diameter pot but can be grown as a miniature if a small pot is used.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Light Red \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Small, 18\"-24\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals\u003cbr\u003e Pot Size: 12\" and wider, 8\"-12\" deep \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373223256134,"sku":"ER-SFL-TMC","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/elite-red-sweet-flowers-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1715270804"},{"product_id":"2023-hundred-petals-red","title":"Hundred Petals Red Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #148032;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLove this new new bright red multi-petal lotus - WOW! \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eHundred Petals Red \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eis so much better at producing bright red, perfectly shaped flowers than 'Momo botan' and we all know how much people love \u003cem\u003eMomo\u003c\/em\u003e. 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The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. 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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373229744198,"sku":"HPRL-TMC","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/hundred-petals-red-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1715370580"},{"product_id":"2023-red-palace-deep-dark-red","title":"Ancient Capitol Red Palace - Deep Dark Red Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Lotus!\u003cbr\u003eEXCELLENT BLOOMER! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoly Smoke!! This lotus is a deep, deep red! Plus, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eit blooms extremely prolifically\u003c\/span\u003e -\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eflower after flower after flower. The gorgeous flowers are high above the leaves. The tips of the stamen are usually dark red, too. Nice, fat, black-red buds are lovely. We highly recommend this classic lotus - you will not be disappointed!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Dark Red\u003cbr\u003ePlant Height: Tall, 48\" and taller\u003cbr\u003eFlower Type: Single, less than 25 petals\u003cbr\u003eSuggested Pot Size: 18\" or wider, 10-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003e*follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373235052614,"sku":"ACRP-DDRL-TMC","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/ancient-capitol-red-palace-deep-dark-red-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856958"},{"product_id":"deepest-loving","title":"Deepest Loving Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #cc3366;\"\u003eShen Qing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eMultiple flowers!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eSpectacular long-lasting color and lots of petals make 'Shen Qing' the perfect choice for your pond or patio. The tight, well-shaped flower retains its color until petals drop. 'Shen Qing' is actually a newer version of 'Deepest Loving'.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Dark Red \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\u003eSuggested Pot Size: 16\" and wider, 10\"-18\" 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 \u003c\/strong\u003e*follow amount directions on package. Place fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373240361030,"sku":"DLOL-TMC","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/deepest-loving-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856948"},{"product_id":"dabear","title":"DaBear - Roll, Tide, Roll - Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #99cc00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOUCHDOWN!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #99cc00;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #99cc00;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #99cc00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDown here in the South we take our college football seriously! While most of us say \"War Eagle\" our family matriarch stands alone and proudly yelled 'Roll, Tide, Roll'! Named after Jeannie's favorite football coach of all time, Paul 'The Bear' Bryant of the University of Alabama, this lotus has really vibrant red multi-petal flowers that are about 5\"-6\" wide. This seedling reaches medium to large height and is a winner just like its namesake!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #99cc00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Bright Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Medium\/Large, 34'-60\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals\u003cbr\u003e Pot Size: 14\" and wider, 10\"-14\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. Place fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #99cc00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373242032198,"sku":"D-RTR-L-TMC","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/dabear-roll-tide-roll-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1715226787"},{"product_id":"mi-amigo","title":"Mi Amigo - My Friend Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuge Flowers!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e'Mi Amigo' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e(Friendship Lotus) is a large lotus with 9-10\" flowers that bloom all summer long. The color is a blend of red and pink with white near the center. The vibrant green receptacle has golden stamen. This lotus will become your friend, too!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Tall, 48\" and taller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Single or Few, less than 20 petals \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Pot Size: 20\" and wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373242064966,"sku":"MA-MFL-TMC","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/mi-amigo-my-friend-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1715711790"},{"product_id":"2023-kaveri","title":"Kaveri Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713; font-size: 13.5pt;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #444444;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Indian Beauty!\u003cbr\u003eHuge Flowers!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn extraordinary addition to our line-up! Hybridized by Mutha and Varun Kumar in India, this lotus is a fantastic bloomer. The flowers are very large and perfectly organized every time. \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eKaveri\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e blooms early and often! The center frill of petals is tipped in white - so beautiful!\u003cbr\u003eUse extra dirt in the pot (12\"-16\") to keep these lush flowers standing up! We highly recommend \u003cem\u003eKaveri\u003c\/em\u003e!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eFlower Color: Red \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePlant Height: Large, more than 48\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eFlower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePot Size: 22\" and wider, 10\"-18\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #444444;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #444444;\"\u003eHow do I fertilize lotus? when do I begin to fertilize lotus?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #444444;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #444444;\"\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer. Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1 tablet per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 3-4 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form bett\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eer tubers.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373243670598,"sku":"KL-TMC","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/kaveri-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856948"},{"product_id":"2023-rose-hermosa","title":"Hermosa Rose - Beautiful Rose Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeautiful Rose\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - this flower truly has a descriptive name. The multi-petal flower is a rich rosy red color and even looks like a rose until it fully unfurls. Another great choice for a dark red lotus!\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower Color: Bright Red \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlant Height: Tall, 48\" and taller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Pot Size: 20\" and wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e How do I fertilize lotus? When do I fertilize my lotus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Wait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer. Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 3-4 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better tubers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373248553030,"sku":"HR-BRL-TMC","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/hermosa-rose-beautiful-rose-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856940"},{"product_id":"2023-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-cute-kid","title":"Cute Kid Mini Lotus Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #146e2a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNelumbo Nucifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e This little lotus really is cute! \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCute Kid\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a very small lotus and stays under 13\" tall. The color is a nice saturated red. It bloomed very well, even during the very hot summer months.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower Color: Red \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlant Height: Bowl, less than 13\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower Type: Few-Petal, less than 25 petals\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Pot Size: 8\" and wider, 4\"-8\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373261332550,"sku":"CKMLL-TMC","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/cute-kid-mini-lotus-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856921"},{"product_id":"2023-heart-blood-16","title":"Heart Blood 16 Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNelumbo Nucifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBIG FULL FLOWERS on a medium height plant, and they are extremely dark and RED HOT! We planted this one late in the growing season and did not expect many flowers. Well, we were mistaken about that! Look at the deep, dark red flowers with cheerful yellow centers!\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Heart Blood 16'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ROCKS!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower Color: 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: 18\" and wider, 10\"-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373264707654,"sku":"2HB1L-TMC","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/2024-heart-blood-16-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856908"},{"product_id":"2023-chinese-lark","title":"Chinese Lark Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNelumbo Nucifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eWe LOVE this scrumptious pink lotus! AND IT IS A GREAT BLOOMER!\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe color highlights and delicious undertones of \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChinese Lark\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewill take your breath away. The name is perfectly suited because the center group of petals look like a bird's nest resting on the larger outer circle of petals. Even when the rich pink begins to give way to gold this flower never loses its captivating appeal. One of our favorite new lotus varieties!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower Color: Dark Pink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlant Height: Medium, 24'-47\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePot Size: 18\" and wider, 10\"-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003eChoose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003cbr\u003e*follow amount directions on package. Place fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003eDo NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373270376518,"sku":"2CLL-TMC","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/2024-chinese-lark-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856894"},{"product_id":"2023-torch-of-nanjing","title":"Torch of Nanjing Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713; font-size: 13.5pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eFrom the renowned Yileen Gardens in Nanjing, China,\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eTorch of Nanjing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e is a brilliant dark red single with a lovely shape. It bloomed extremely well for us at the nursery and we think it will become a favorite. Hybridized by Master Ding Yuesheng, this lotus truly has rich color that does not fade and often will open with red stamen tipped in bright red.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003ePlant Height: Large\/ Tall (48\"+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eFlower Color: Brilliant Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eFlower Type: Single (less than 25 petals)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePot Size: 18\" or wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e How do I fertilize lotus? When do I begin to fertilize lotus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer. Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 3-4 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better tubers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373272277062,"sku":"2ToNL-TMC","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/2024-torch-of-nanjing-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1715198448"},{"product_id":"2023-happy-lover","title":"Happy Lover Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePREMIER LOTUS!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eLIMITED QUANTITIES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eWith non-stop blooming, this fantastic variety is from the renowned Yileen Gardens in Nanjing, China. This eye-popping red lotus is really a winner! The dark red color is spectacular and the flower often has red appendages at the tips of the golden yellow stamen. The early season flowers will have a few more petals than the flower of the mature plant but every version is exceptionally beautiful!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003ePlant Height: Large\/ Tall (48\"+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eFlower Color: Brilliant Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eFlower Type: Single (less than 25 petals)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePot Size: 18\" or wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373273948230,"sku":"2HLL-TMC","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/2024-happy-lover-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856894"},{"product_id":"2023-raging-fire","title":"Raging Fire - Sizzling Red Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNelumbo Nucifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eRed HOT! Blazing ORANGE! Golden YELLOW!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRaging Fire\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e has really brilliant red petals with dazzling center stamen and a bright yellow receptacle! The camera loves this medium height lotus with its great flowers!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower Color: 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: Few-petal, 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 \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":41373279092806,"sku":"RF-SRL-TMC","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/raging-fire-sizzling-red-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1717215267"},{"product_id":"2023-midnight","title":"Midnight Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eBright red flowers with a lovely shape and rounded petals make \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMidnight\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e popular all over the world. It also makes nice seed pods and the leaves are a rich blue-green if the plant is fertilized well. Easy to grow!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eFlower Color: Brilliant Red\u003cbr\u003ePlant Height: Large\/ Tall (48\"+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eFlower Type: Multi-Petal (more than 50 petals)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePot Size: 18\" or wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package.\u003c\/strong\u003e Place fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373280665670,"sku":"ML-TMC","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/midnight-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856882"},{"product_id":"2023-plum-robe","title":"Plum Robe Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713; font-size: 13.5pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePREMIER LOTUS!\u003cbr\u003eVERY LIMITED QUANTITIES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eA dark maroon lotus! Isn't the color stunning? The bud is almost black and is as fat as a nice round plum. An exceptional well blooming variety, we highly recommend \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlum Robe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - even the last day color is bright red!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003ePlant Height: Large\/ Tall (48\"+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eFlower Color: Deep Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eFlower Type: Single (less than 25 petals)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePot Size: 18\" or wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373284630598,"sku":"PRL-TMC","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/plum-robe-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1717120604"},{"product_id":"2023-colorful-lantern-in-qinhuai-tiny","title":"Colorful Lantern in Qinhuai - Tiny Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366; 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;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Segoe UI, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eColorful Lantern in Qinhuai\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the perfect little lotus to shine on your patio this summer! It will grow well in a small pot and is a prolific bloomer. It also produces viable seeds which is a bit unusual for a miniature variety.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Segoe UI, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"141\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0086\/9511\/9927\/files\/colorful_lantern_in_qinhuai_jamie_480x480.jpg?v=1662393898\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"125\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e \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 \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 \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;\"\u003e  Photo by Jamie Moore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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 \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: Soft Red\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: Few-petal, less than 25 petals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePot Size: 10\" and wider, 4\"-10\" 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":41373288071238,"sku":"CLiQ-TL-TMC","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/colorful-lantern-in-qinhuai-tiny-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856864"},{"product_id":"2023-capsicum-red","title":"Russian Red Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126626; font-size: 13.5pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eeturning to our line-up is one of the most classic soft red single-petal lotus cultivars in recent history, \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRussian Red\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Also known as Capsicum Red, this tall, stately lotus is a worldwide favorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlant Height: Large\/ Tall (48\"+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower Color: Brilliant Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower Type: Single (less than 25 petals)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePot Size: 18\" or wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\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":41373289644102,"sku":"RURL-TMC","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/russian-red-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856864"},{"product_id":"2022-mini-blood-a-i","title":"Mini Blood - Teeny Tiny 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini Blood...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuess what color this teeny tiny little lotus is? Deep, dark red flowers on an elfin lotus \"” drama in miniature! This is the darkest red flower that we have seen n an Exquisite of Bowl Lotus (micro lotus). Mini Blood has perfectly shaped multi-petal flowers and red coin leaves. We suggest using the pot-in-pot growing method for this lotus growing in a pot less than 8\" wide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Dark Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Micro, 8\"-14\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Multi-Petal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Size: 5\"-12\" or wider, 4\"-8\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePot-in-Pot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMETHOD \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eEXQUISITE OF BOWL LOTUS (MICRO LOTUS)\u003c\/strong\u003e\"œLotus cultivars developed to grow and flourish in very small pots (4\"-12\" wide, 8\" or less deep). These hybrids usually stay less than 13\" tall.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We recommend growing these varieties using the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003epot-in-pot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e method. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Choose two pots:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot A \"“ 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\u003ePot B -- 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\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":41373292920902,"sku":"2MB-TTL-TMC","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/2024-mini-blood-teeny-tiny-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856864"},{"product_id":"red-morning-cloud","title":"Red Morning Cloud Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eRed Morning Cloud\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is one of our most popular bowl\/small lotus that features a big flower on a small plant. The simple soft red flower is simply perfect! 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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":41373296132166,"sku":"RMCL-TMC","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/red-morning-cloud-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856853"},{"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-super-red-lotus-14b","title":"Super Red Lotus 14B (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e Nelumbo nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA star-shaped, Valentine red flower with a frilly collar of stamen \"” a showstopper in any garden. Bold red color on a prominently displayed flower will make this lotus a favorite here as it is around the world. Pictures from around the world simply call this lotus \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Super Lotus 14B\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e'. We added the word \"˜Red' in the title to help distinguish it 'Super', one of our most popular pink lotus. This cultivar will often produce semi-double flowers until the plant matures and the temperatures heat up. Both the early and the mature versions of the flowers boast deep red color and are exceptionally beautiful!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Brilliant Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Medium\/Large, 3' or taller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Few-Petal, less than 25 petals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Size: 16\" or wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373296787526,"sku":"SRL1-TMC","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/super-red-lotus-14b-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856842"},{"product_id":"2022-senior-red","title":"Senior Red - Bright Red-Orange Colored Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e Nelumbo nucifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSenior Red\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e has vibrant red\/orange flowers with long, spiky petals that are perfectly arranged to show off in your garden! The open, airy arrangement of brilliant red petals has made this lotus a favorite. Ten Mile Creek is bringing this lotus back by popular demand!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Brilliant Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Medium\/Large, 3'-4'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Multi-Petal, more than 50 petals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Size: 14\"-24\" wide, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373297934406,"sku":"SR-BRCL-TMC","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/senior-red-bright-red-orange-colored-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856842"},{"product_id":"2022-red-doll-sassy-red-single","title":"Red Doll - Small but Sassy 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\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright, cheerful flowers on a baby-doll sized plant! Perfect for those with limited space, \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\"˜Red Doll'\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ewill grow in a very small pot and produce perfect little red flowers. It reminds us a lot of \"˜Sparks', a small few-petal lotus that is famous world-wide!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Mini\/Bowl, up to 18\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Few-Petal, less than 25 petals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Size: 8\"-14\" wide, 6\"-10\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\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":41373298098246,"sku":"RD-SbSL-TMC","price":29.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/red-doll-small-but-sassy-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1717215595"},{"product_id":"2022-ford-s-raptor-red-monstrously-gorgeous","title":"Ford's Red Raptor 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\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTen Mile Creek Nursery Hybrid!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedder than RED!  💖\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrimson red, monster-size flowers \"”\"” this lotus will fly right in and steal your heart! Named for the newest member of the family, Ford Jordan Bancroft and his Paw Paw's new truck (a Ford Raptor) we promise that this lotus is scary gorgeous! Dark, dark red flowers as big as a dinner plate! A heavy bloomer, too!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Brilliant Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Large, 4' or taller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Few-Petal, less than 25 petals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Size: 18\" or wider, 12\"-20\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373298786374,"sku":"FRRL-TMC","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/ford-s-red-raptor-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856818"},{"product_id":"libbys-light-shines","title":"Libby's Light - Constant Blooms Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGorgeous flowers all summer!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe highly recommend \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLibby's Light\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e! Rich color, lots of petals, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003efrequent\u003c\/span\u003e flowers! Wonderful in every way, this lotus reminds us of its namesake, Libby Claire. Fresh as the morning sunrise, with perfect shape and luminous color it is an ever-present reminder of the promises to come. This lotus has big, full flowers that drape perfectly when fully open--they have a HUGE visual impact. Because of the high petal count the flowers are also well-suited as cut flowers for arrangements.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0086\/9511\/9927\/files\/Libby2022_15_480x480.jpg?v=1666803841\" alt=\"\" width=\"208\" height=\"208\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0086\/9511\/9927\/files\/Libby2022_15_480x480.jpg?v=1666803841\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProceeds from the sale of this lovely lotus are donated to \u003cem\u003eLibby's Light Shines\u003c\/em\u003e, a foundation which helps provide traveling expenses for families with children in the hospital. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Medium\/Tall (36\" or taller)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Multi-Petal\u003cbr\u003ePot size: 14\" or wider, 10\"-16\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373300195398,"sku":"LL-CBL-TMC","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/libby-s-light-constant-blooms-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856804"},{"product_id":"chinese-red-ruijin","title":"Chinese Ruijin - Red City Series Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eZhong Guo Hong Ruijin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNelumbo Nucifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Ruijin'\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a lovely, multi-petal flower with pointed petals. The outside petals are wide and provide the perfect foundation for the tight mass of thinner petals in the center. Although we have seen pictures of \u003cem\u003e'Ruijin'\u003c\/em\u003e that are very dark red ours have bloomed with a softer red color that makes it distinct from the other members of Master Ding's City Series. We highly recommend 'Ruijin'!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Light Red \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Tall, 48\" and taller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals\u003cbr\u003e Pot Size: 20\" and wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. Place fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373300228166,"sku":"RUIL-TMC","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/chinese-ruijin-red-city-series-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856804"},{"product_id":"2021-impressions-of-wes-lake","title":"Impressions of West Lake Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo Nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ef4784;\"\u003eWe LOVE this lotus!! You will love this lotus!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e'Impressions of West Lake'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a stunningly beautiful, deep red lotus that bears the name of one of the most renowned tourist spots in China. We visited West Lake on a rainy day shrouded in mist - isn't it magical in the picture below? \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThis lotus has a deep ruby-red flower that boasts a perfect bowl shape and it blooms \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eall\u003c\/span\u003e summer long. The flower is held high above the leaves. A lovely tribute to a beautiful place! Lots and lots of flowers!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook for this variety to be one of the first ones in your garden to bloom and it will continue all summer long. The group picture below shows several pots of \u003cem\u003eImpressions of West Lake\u003c\/em\u003e blooming heavily before most of the lotus have even set buds! We recommend it for our customers with cooler temperatures in the spring but it also loves the summer heat.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Brilliant Red \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Tall, 48\" and taller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals\u003cbr\u003e Pot Size: 20\" and wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373300457542,"sku":"2IoWLL-TMC","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/2024-impressions-of-west-lake-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856788"},{"product_id":"2021-red-canal","title":"Ancient Capital Red Canal Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo Nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eDeep, luminous color saturates the large peony-shaped flower of \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Ancient Capital Red Canal'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. 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This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373300588614,"sku":"ACRCL-TMC","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/ancient-capital-red-canal-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1715208484"},{"product_id":"momo-botan-minima","title":"Momo Botan Minima Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo Nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn old standard bowl\/small lotus originally hybridized in Japan, \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Momo botan Minima'\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a smaller version than the original Momo botan. The multi-petal lotus is bright red with petals that turn white in the center as the flower ages.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Bowl, up 13\" tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals\u003cbr\u003e Pot Size: 10\" and wider, 4\"-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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373302390854,"sku":"MBML-TMC","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/momo-botan-minima-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856774"},{"product_id":"flamingo","title":"Flamingo - Red Stamen Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo Nucifera\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: #d41d1d;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHOT, HOT, HOT!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eWe can hear the island music playing when we hear the name of this lotus!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToss the pink plastic bird and put a real \u003cem\u003e'Flamingo'\u003c\/em\u003e in your yard!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColossal fiery red flowers that refuse to fade away! 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It took us a couple of years to get this one growing and established but as you can see in the pictures, it was well worth the wait!\u003cem\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e'Red Symphony'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e shares a unique trait with the other varieties we grow that were originally hybridized by Pun Punnaline - they sometimes have an oval receptacle! We have also seen this trait in \u003cem\u003e'Pink Symphony'\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e'Red Phillips'\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Brilliant Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Tall, 48\" and taller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals\u003cbr\u003e Pot Size: 20\" and wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\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":41373302980678,"sku":"RSL-TMC","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/red-symphony-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1717216262"},{"product_id":"2021-lady-bug","title":"Lady Bug - Mini - Endless Flowers Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo Nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e Do you want LOTS of flowers? This is the one!\u003cbr\u003eTEN MILE CREEK HYBRID\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eA colossally phenomenal new, itsy bitsy, teeny tiny, little love bug of a lotus!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e'Lady Bug'\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a bright red little powerhouse that blooms almost non-stop (really, it's true) all summer long. The picture shows a normal pot of \u003cem\u003e'Lady Bug'\u003c\/em\u003e after it has had time to get established. And it will stay tiny even when planted in a larger, wider pot as long as the pot is not deep. This is an exquisite of bowl lotus that is as hardy, vibrant and easy to grow as a larger lotus!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWe chose the name 'Lady Bug' to honor the beneficial, bright red little lady bugs that we find all over our nursery working non-stop to help keep our lotus healthy. \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Bright Red \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 style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\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: #212b36;\"\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: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003ePot A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\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 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003ePot B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\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","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373303177286,"sku":"LB-M-EFL-TMC","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/lady-bug-mini-endless-flowers-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1715618602"},{"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":"2021-tiny-girl-exquisite-of-bowl-lotus","title":"Tiny Girl - Micro Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003eNelumbo Nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eTeeny, tiny and packed with blazing red color!\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWe searched the world over for tiny new lotus to add to our line-up and here is a great one. \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Tiny Girl'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a exquisite of bowl lotus hybridized by Yileen Gardens. The perfect little flower has vibrant color and a lovely shape. Choose a small bowl and grow this on your balcony or patio table. We suggest using the pot-in-pot method when growing this lotus in a pot less than 8\" wide - see below.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0086\/9511\/9927\/files\/Tiny_Girl_Yann_2353_480x480.jpg?v=1633110915\" alt=\"Tiny Girl, Photo by Yann Mumber\" width=\"90\" height=\"120\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0086\/9511\/9927\/files\/Tiny_Girl_Yann_2353_480x480.jpg?v=1633110915\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhoto by Yann Mumber, Le Jardine Nelumbo\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Red\u003cbr\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\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePot-in-Pot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMethod for Micro Lotus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEXQUISITE OF BOWL LOTUS (MICRO LOTUS)\u003c\/strong\u003e\"œLotus cultivars developed to grow and flourish in very small pots (4\"-12\" wide, 8\" or less deep). These hybrids usually stay less than 13\" tall.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe recommend growing these varieties using the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003epot-in-pot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emethod.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose two pots:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\"“ small display pot. This is the smallest of the two pots and should measure at least 4\" smaller in diameter and 2\" less in height than Pot B. The lotus tuber is planted in Pot A. This pretty pot can be removed from Pot B for display when lotus is blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot B\u003c\/strong\u003e - larger\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eoutside\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egrowing pot, not for display. Pot A should be able to sit in Pot B with about at least a 2\" margin on all sides and at top.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1) Fill Pot A (display pot) ¾ full of topsoil.\u003cbr\u003e2) Fill to top with water and plant tuber in Pot A.\u003cbr\u003e3) Place Pot A in Pot B.\u003cbr\u003e4) Slowly fill Pot B with water, making sure that there is at least 1\" of water above the top rim of Pot A, the display pot with planted tuber.\u003cbr\u003e5) Place in direct sun. Keep water level higher than top rim of Pot A.\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":41373304193094,"sku":"TG-ML-TMC","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/tiny-girl-micro-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1719172808"},{"product_id":"2021-shadow","title":"Shadow - Striped Petals Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNelumbo Nucifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eNOTICE THE STRIPED PETALS!\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe notice this unusual trait on several flowers every year.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eLike a shadow dancing on a sunny day \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Shadow' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eshimmers and sways as it catches the breeze up above the leaves. Bright red petals with an explosion of gold in the center will delight someone looking for a splash of color in a medium-sized lotus!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Bright Red \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Medium, 24'-47\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Single or Few Petals, less than 20 petals\u003cbr\u003e Pot Size: 14\" and wider, 10\"-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO FERTILIZE LOTUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor conventional fertilizer (tablets or loose prills) which releases quickly when water is added:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e Choose a good fertilizer such as Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFor SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER like Nutricote 14-4-14, 100 day fertilizer:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *follow amount directions on package. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373304684614,"sku":"S-SPL-TMC","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/shadow-striped-petals-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856714"},{"product_id":"2021-love-song","title":"Love Song Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #116625;\"\u003eNelumbo Nucifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ef4784;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ef4784;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ef4784;\"\u003eSing me a love song...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e94781;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e94781;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e94781;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e94781;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e94781;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis might be our \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003efavorite\u003c\/span\u003e brilliant red single because it blooms so well! \u003cbr\u003eWant flowers? This one will give you flowers!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAs red as a Valentine's Day heart and sweet as its name, \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Love Song'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is the perfect addition to our line-up of spectacular red lotus. The bright red flowers are held high above the leaves (see picture) and the pots often boasted multiple flowers. 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Our customers asked for more small dark red Bowl Lotus choices and they are going to love this one!\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e'Scarlet Lady' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ehas become one of our favorite new miniatures! It grows perfectly in an 11\" bowl, producing a perfectly balanced plant with beautiful leaves and flowers. 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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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373305471046,"sku":"SLL-TMC","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/scarlet-lady-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1717218115"},{"product_id":"2020-frie-red","title":"Fire Red - Tiny Red Firepower Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e This one is hot!  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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\u003e Place fertilizer around the bottom of the pot then add soil. Plant rhizome in the soil at the top of soil layer and let it grow down to find fertilizer. We use slow-release fertilizer but begin adding extra Pondtabbs after 3 months when growth gets vigorous and we continue adding extra fertilizer until late summer.\u003cbr\u003e Do NOT use 360 day fertilizer because it will release fertilizer for too long and the lotus will not form as many rhizomes when it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373306224710,"sku":"FR-TRFL-TMC","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/fire-red-tiny-red-firepower-lotus-bare-root-pond-plants.jpg?v=1715272231"},{"product_id":"2020-siam-ruby","title":"Siam Ruby - Flaming Red Color Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #cc3366;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBAM! 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We grew it the second year in a larger pot and it produced much larger flowers and tubers but it grows and blooms very well in a 10\" diameter pot suitable for a micro lotus.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Brilliant Red \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: Bowl\/Small\/Medium, 16\"-24\" -  Bowl, 13\" tall and up in small pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals\u003cbr\u003e Pot Size: 10\" 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\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":41373306617926,"sku":"2SR-FRCL-TMC","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/2024-siam-ruby-flaming-red-color-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856689"},{"product_id":"2020-red-phillips","title":"Red Phillips Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #444444;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3a9713;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep, delicious RED!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook for LOTS of big flowers, usually appearing in multiples, from this brilliant red lotus, \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc3366;\"\u003eRed Phillips'\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003eThank you, Pun Punnaline, for all your lovely lotus cultivars. This one is a large variety with lovely multi-petal flowers. Pictured here with Autumn in Moling so you can compare the brilliant colors!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: Brilliant 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\u003ePot Size: 20\" and wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373306716230,"sku":"RPL-TMC","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/red-phillips-lotus-bare-root-play-it-koi-1.jpg?v=1714856689"}],"url":"https:\/\/playitkoi.com\/collections\/red-lotus.oembed?page=4","provider":"Play It Koi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}