Empress Lotus- Big and Lovley Lotus, All ship in spring!

$28.00

Empress Lotus is a unique lotus to grow in your pond. The double flowers are a combination of red/purple, green, yellow and white. The buds also have streaks of red/purple on them. Plant is a large pot and fertilize every 3 weeks. The is a good blooming lotus during its 2 month blooming period.

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Description

Nelumbo ‘Empress”
Color: Versicolor
Size: Large
Leaf Height: 21.25 inches (54 cm)
Flower Type: Single Flower (71 – 133 Petals)
Flower Diameter: 7 inches (18 cm)
Flower Height: 21.9 inches (53 cm)
Flowering Period: Starts early in the season and blooms for 2 months
Maternal Parent:
Comments: N. ‘Empress Lotus’ is a rare Chinese lotus as the flower is white with petals bases green to yellow and flower edges red to purple. It is common for the bud to also be marked with streaks of red/purple.N. ‘Empress Lotus must be grown in a larger pot to encourage blooming.