Nelumbo nucifera
SACRED LOTUS
Nelumbonaceae

 
Print friendly version of this plant Print   |   View think list View think list
 
Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: aquatic

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1.8m
Plant habit
 
6m

Add to your plants think list Add to think list  
Add to my profile Add to my profile

Pruning: Remove spent flowers & leaves as they form.

 
Previous plant Next plant

New Search

Tell our Plant Selector what you want & like and we'll search thousands of plant profiles for compatible matches

Plant of the Day

Orange Thorn

Plant type: deciduous shrub
H: 4m W: 1.5m
Sunlight: hot overhead sun to shade

Find out more
coastal style

Fast Facts

coastal style
Second-line plants tolerate salty air and soils but with protection from the direct force of the strongest winds behind first-line plants or some other barrier.

Palmetto

Palmetto Soft Leaf Buffalo is ideally suited as a lawn in many applications.



More products

Get the Plant Selector's full features plus news, forums & competitions. Sign up, it's free.
Click here for more

Nelumbo nucifera
SACRED LOTUS
Nelumbonaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: aquatic

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1.8m
Plant habit
 
6m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white, pink, crimson, red or combinations

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Ornamental Fruit: flat topped pod


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, oriental, contemporary & cottage designs

Uses: mass planting, accents

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






Advert