Nelumbo nucifera

Flower Color: Pink
Plant Height: Medium/Small, 18"-30" tall
Flower Type: Single Petal, less than 25 petals
Pot Size: 14” and wider, 8”-12” deep

Lovely cup-shaped flowers!

It is always easy to spot Phoenix Feather Falling on Golden Pond from a distance because the color perfectly reflects the name. The long, featherlike petals are displayed in cup-shaped fashion on a classic single-petal flower. The outer petals are a sumptuous blend of pink brushed with golden orange.  Boasting a trumpet-shaped golden yellow receptacle with frilly white-tipped stamen this flower is truly delightful!

How do I fertilize lotus? When do I begin to fertilize lotus?

Wait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer. Choose a good fertilizer such as Pondtabbs or Landon’s Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.