Lotus Seeds - Heirloom Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Lotus is an aquatic flowering plant grown for its large decorative blooms and floating round leaves. It is commonly cultivated in ponds, water gardens, and large water containers. The plant grows from underwater roots and produces flowers above the water surface during the warm season. Lotus performs best in full sun with warm temperatures and nutrient-rich aquatic soil.

Features

• Produces large ornamental flowers
• Aquatic plant suitable for ponds and containers
• Grows well in warm climates
• Requires full sun for healthy growth
• Suitable for water gardens
• Produces floating green leaves
• Long-lived perennial aquatic plant
• Adds ornamental value to landscapes

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Nelumbo nucifera
• Common Name (US): Lotus
• Seed Type / Variety: Aquatic Flower Seeds
• Growth Habit: Aquatic perennial
• USDA Zones: 4 to 10
• Planting Season: Spring to summer
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Months: March to June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 10 to 30 days after seed preparation in warm water
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Heavy loamy aquatic soil
• Watering Needs: Grown in standing water
• Mature Plant Size: 60 to 150 cm above water, spreading 60 to 120 cm
• Plant Spacing: 60 to 120 cm