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Lotus

Nelumbo Nucifera

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Overview

The Lotus, or Nelumbo nucifera, is an aquatic perennial known for its stunning blooms. Leaves reach up to 24 inches in diameter, floating atop the water, while vivid flowers spanning 8-12 inches emerge on 3-4 feet stalks. Ideal for zones 4-10, it requires full sun and a depth of 12-18 inches of water. Revered for its beauty and symbolism, the Lotus thrives in still water features, adding a tranquil focal point.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 4–11Type AquaticClimate Subtropical

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — Ideal for zones 4-10, it requires full sun and a depth of 12-18 inches of water; pink and white flowers in the garden, image 58

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones: 4–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Aquatic
Family: Nymphaeaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — Regular fertilizing with aquatic plant food from spring to summer will help maintain their sumptuous display; while, image 78

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — Hardy in USDA zones 4 to 10; native to tropical Asia and Queensland, image 71

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — These blooms typically grace ponds from late spring to late summer; is known for its captivating blooms that rise above, image 75

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — along with its ethereal beauty, image 68

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — while vivid flowers spanning 8-12 inches emerge on 3-4 feet stalks; nelumbo nucifera prefers a warm

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — Regular fertilizing with aquatic plant food from spring to summer will help maintain their sumptuous display; while vivid flowers

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — The Lotus, or Nelumbo nucifera, is an aquatic perennial known for its stunning blooms; ideal for zones 4-10, it requires, image 82

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — The Lotus plants can spread generously

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — aquatic with pink and white blooms; hardy in USDA zones 4 to 10, image 80

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — native to tropical Asia and Queensland; aquatic with pink and white blooms, image 62

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — also revered as the Sacred Lotus; displaying an impressive 'lotus effect' where water beads off, image 87

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — Leaves reach up to 24 inches in diameter

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — Revered for its beauty and symbolism, the Lotus thrives in still water features, adding a tranquil focal point

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — making the plant remarkably self-cleaning; is an aquatic perennial that offers a serene and spiritual aesthetic to any water garden

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — aquatic for full or half; regular fertilizing with aquatic plant food from spring to summer will help maintain their sumptuous

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — is known for its captivating blooms that rise above the water's surface up to eight inches on erect stalks

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — contributes to its cultural symbolism of purity and rebirth.<br><br>Ideally

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — aquatic for full or half; regular fertilizing with aquatic plant food from spring to summer will help maintain their, image 81

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — The Lotus, or Nelumbo nucifera, is an aquatic perennial known for its stunning blooms; ideal for zones 4-10, it requires full sun

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — Nelumbo nucifera prefers a warm; contributes to its cultural symbolism of purity and rebirth.<br><br>Ideally, image 72

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — is known for its captivating blooms that rise above the water's surface up to eight inches on erect stalks; also revered, image 63

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — making the plant remarkably self-cleaning

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — while vivid flowers spanning 8-12 inches emerge on 3-4 feet stalks

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — pink and white flowers in the garden; the Lotus plants can spread generously, image 79

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