Special Notes on Lotus Tubers
Important Note on Shipping Lotus: Lotus orders come from a special, limited-availability, farm and because of this cannot be combined with other products for shipping. Shipping is a flat $18.00 regardless of the number of tubers ordered
Limited Time & Limited Quantities: Lotus are harvested during winter dormancy and shipped bare root, March 15 - Early May Only. Orders ship Mon-Wed of each week and are weather-dependent. Please allow extra delivery time if the order is placed Wed-Sun or during extreme temperatures.
How to Plant & Care for Lotus
Description
Nelumbo nucifera — medium lotus, shipped as a dormant lotus tuber.
Fu Ban Ban Tao. 'Semi-double Flecked Peach' 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.
At a glance
- Flower color: Light Red
- Flower type: Semi-Double, 21-50 petals
- Plant height: Medium, 24'-47"
- Container: 18" and wider, 10"-18" deep
As a medium lotus, this one settles at 6 to 18 inches of water over the crown once established — start a new tuber under 2 to 4 inches and raise the level as it pushes aerial leaves, with the growing tip left uncovered. Pot size, soil and the rest of the method are in the lotus planting instructions.
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