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These winter hardy plants give a dramatic show in a water garden by providing a coarse foliage texture.  They can be quite large when well fertilized.  Flowering will occur in mid to late summer.  Prefers large soil volume to perform at its best.

Lotus provide an interesting, bold texture in your pond with their large round leaves held above the water's surface. Height of each plant and size of leaves is determined by variety and amount of fertilization. These plants are heavy feeders and can be fertilized up to twice a month in the growing season. They prefer a full sun location and water depth of 8-18" over the soil level. They are winter hardy and can be left in your pond through the winter.

An interesting way to display your Lotus is to sink a large pot in the soil beside the pond. This leaves more room in your pond and allows you to have a Lotus beside a pond that may otherwise be too small. They can also overwinter when in the ground this way.

Lotus also make very dramatic and lovely containerized plants for patio or deck. Fill a whiskey barrel with a lotus or use any other large container that holds water and soil. These must be protected in the winter.