Lotus Seeds - All In One For Home Gardens

Lotus is a perennial aquatic flowering plant known for its large round leaves and striking blooms that rise above the water surface. It grows naturally in ponds, water gardens, and shallow aquatic environments. The plant develops thick rhizomes and produces large pink or white flowers during the warm growing season. It requires warm temperatures, still water, and nutrient-rich aquatic soil to establish and thrive.

Features

• Perennial aquatic flowering plant
• Produces large ornamental blooms
• Round floating leaf structure
• Suitable for ponds and water gardens
• Adapted to warm aquatic environments
• Requires still water conditions
• Rhizome-based growth system

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Nelumbo nucifera
• Common Name (US): Sacred Lotus
• Seed Type / Variety: Aquatic Flowering Variety
• Growth Habit: Perennial aquatic plant
• USDA Zones: 4-10 (warm season aquatic growth)
• Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Growing Season: Summer through Fall
• Sowing Season: March-July
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-21 days after scarification in warm water
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Aquatic mud or heavy loam in still water
• Watering Needs: Constant aquatic water environment required
• Mature Plant Size: 3-6 feet spread (pond coverage)
• Plant Spacing: 3-6 feet apart (pond spacing)