Lotus

Nelumbo are fast growing plants that will quickly fill the container they are planted in.

Planting time: Plant tubers in the spring before they start producing leaves. Once the plant has aerial leaves add a fertiliser tablet every two weeks until the end of August. We do not know availability until March when we divide plants. We post tubers in March and April, and some in pots available (for collection only) from about May.

Flowering time: June to August.

Aspect: Position in a sheltered site in full sun.

Hardiness: These lotus are fully hardy, they require heat in the summer in order to grow a resting tuber large enough to last the winter. In cooler climates they will benefit from growing under cover.