10
2017 Catalogue
Phone: 519-782-4052
Lotus, sacred flower of the Hindus, produces round aerial leaves that stand 18" to 4' above the water. The
exotic fragrant blossoms produce the unusual seed pod seen in many flower arrangements.
Lotus require many weeks of sunny, warm weather, large containers and rich soil in order to bloom well,
although they are
HARDY to Zone 5
. Sometimes they produce only aerial leaves in their first year. They will
spread rapidly in natural ponds if planted deep enough to protect the rhizome from freezing.
We ship bare root rhizomes (which resemble bananas) from mid April to late May. Lotus in 27L (3/4 bu.)
containers are available throughout the season
(pick up only)
.
A water depth of 1-2" over the soil line is ideal in spring. As growth becomes established, water depth may be
increased to 3-10".
NOTE:
Supply is always limited and orders are filled in the order in which they are received. Please allow for
substitutions. Lotus rhizomes are sometimes difficult to get established. Please handle carefully and follow
directions closely.
***Lotus Guarantee: Due to the sensitivity of the lotus plant, Moore Water Gardens must be notified if the
plant does not grow within the growing season, NO EXCEPTIONS.
*** We will replace the plant free of charge, one time only – customer to pay shipping charges.
For Planting/Transplanting Information on Lotus see page 36.
For Overwintering Information see page 41.
Bare root – $36.00 Container Grown – $79.99
Asiatic
Nelumbo alba grandiflora
Large, purest white, cup
shaped, fragrant.
H: 30-36" D: 3-10"
Chawan Basu
Nelumbo ‘Chawan Basu’
White blooms, pink tips.
Semi-dwarf.
H: 24-30" D: 3-10"
Green Maiden
Nelumbo ‘Green Maiden’
2-3" Flowers change soft pink
to pale yellow. Good for tub
gardens. Dwarf.
H: 18-24" D: 3-10"
Momo Botan
Nelumbo ‘Momo Botan’
Fully double rose pink
blooms. Leaf 10-12" across.
Dwarf.
H: 18-24" D: 3-10"
Mrs. Perry D. Slocum
Nelumbo ‘Mrs. Perry D.
Slocum’
Double blooms change pink
to yellow. Strongest grower.
H: 36-48" D: 3-10"
Roseum Plenum
Nelumbo ‘Roseum Plenum’
Large double deep rosy pink
blooms.
H: 36-48" D: 3-10"
Sacred Pink
Nelumbo nucifera speciosum
Large fragrant pink flowers.
Leaves up to 24" across.
H: 36-48" D: 3-10"
LOTUS
H
– height
D:
depth from the top of
the pot to the surface of the
water
Full Sun
