Nelumbo 'White Shades'
lotus lily
- 3 litre aquatic pot
- £89.99
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- Position: full sun
- Depth of water: 0-5cm (0-2in)
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period:June to August
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Nelumbo 'White Shades' graces water gardens with its pristine, ivory-hued blossoms, evoking a sense of purity and serenity. Delicately cupped and held aloft on slender stalks above the water's surface throughout the summer, these solitary flowers exude a timeless charm, distilling the essence of tranquility in each bloom. With a heritage steeped in tradition and symbolism, lotus has captivated cultures for centuries, symbolizing enlightenment and spiritual awakening. As a rhizomatous perennial, it thrives in pond margins or shallow waters, its lush, rounded leaves and fragrant blooms offering a serene sanctuary in garden ponds or water features.
Lotus tubers are delicate and should be handled with care, especially around the growing points. Plant the lotus in heavy clay loam or aquatic soil, maintaining a water level of about 5cm (2in) above the plant to ensure optimal growth conditions. During winter, the tuber can remain in place without additional frost protection but the plant does need a long, warm summer to produce new tubers so Nelumbo is best chosen for southerly or sheltered regions of the UK. Alternatively, plant in a large, black water container against a warm, south-facing wall. When pruning at the end of the year, never cut flower or leaf stems below the water level, as roots and tubers use stems (even dead ones) to help provide oxygen.