Water lotus varieties list 2 | tropical-hobbies

- Pekinensis Rubra Lotus

Pekinensis Rubra is a large lotus with reddish pink flowers that fade to pink as they age. Beautiful flowers are held high above the foliage. blooming lotus. Rubra is a fairly large lotus that can grow over 5' tall if given plenty of room. Will not do well in small pots as the tuber size is quite large.

FLOWER: Single Red
SIZE: MEDIUM-LARGE: (Height 3' to 6', Large Spread)

Recommended Planting Container: 4 1/2 Gallon Solid Round Container 16 x 7
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: FULL SUN
WATER DEPTH: 2" TO 6" (Maximum water depth is for mature lotus)
USDA HARDINESS ZONES: 4-11

- Spring Bird Lotus

Spring Bird is a lovely, small white lotus with double blossoms. Well suited for smaller ponds or containers. Spring Bird is a prolific bloomer and will give you plenty of flowers throughout the season.

SIZE: SMALL (Height 2' to 3', Dwarf Spread)
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: FULL SUN
WATER DEPTH: 2" TO 10" (Maximum water depth is for mature lotus)
USDA HARDINESS ZONES: 4-11

- Holy Fire Lotus / Shenghuo / Nelumbo nucifera

A spectacular lotus, Holy Fire Lotus will definitely put on a show in your water garden. Large, double red flowers can be 8" in diameter. A great blooming lotus that will have multiple blooms on the same plant.
Flower Color: Red
Flower Height: Medium/Large - 2'-4’ tall
Flower Type: Multi-petal

- Red Rosy Lotus

Red Rosy is a beautiful lotus with dark green leaves and large red flowers. This one will produce multiple blooms throughout the summer months.

Red Rosy Lotus 'Meiguihong'
Flower Color: Red
Plant Height: Medium-Large
Flower Type: Multi-petal

- Yiming Red Lotus

Yiming Red Lotus is a beautiful red lotus. The flowers are deep red with showy yellow-green centers. This lotus will sell out early, so order soon. This large variety lotus needs a large, wide, shallow container.

FLOWER: Brilliant Red, Large, Single
SIZE: Large (Height 3' to 5')
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: FULL SUN
WATER DEPTH: 6" TO 8" (Maximum water depth is for mature lotus)
USDA HARDINESS ZONES: 4-11

- Red Brilliant Lotus / Hong Yan Zhen Hui / Nelumbo nucifera

Red Brilliant pond lotus will often have multiple flowers at the same time. Begins flowering mid-summer. Beautiful light pink petals in the center, darken to dark red at the outer edges.

Flower Color: Red
Plant Size: Medium-Small
Flower Type: Double

- Cranberry Kiss Lotus / Nelumbo nucifera :

Cranberry Kiss has large white flowers with cranberry red tips. Beautiful contrast with the pure white flowers and the red picotee edging. A beautiful lotus that is a steady bloomer throughout the summer months. Produces large seed pods for dried flower arrangements.

Flower Color: Versicolor
Flower Size: Large
Flower Type: Single

- Little Versicolor /Xiaosajin

Little Versicolor is a large lotus, grows to 6' tall so it will need a large container of at least 20" in diameter. Beautiful creamy white with violet purple markings on the petals with very large dark green leaves.

Flower Color: Versicolor
Plant Height: Large
Flower Type: Multi-petal

- Pine Cone Pink / Fen Song Qiu /Nelumbo nucifera

A beautiful double pink lotus that opens deep pink a changes daily to white with pink tips. Will bloom frequently mid to late summer.

FLOWER COLOR: Pink
PLANT HEIGHT: Medium/Small
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: FULL SUN
WATER DEPTH: 1"- 4" (Maximum water depth is for mature lotus)
USDA HARDINESS ZONES: 4-11

- Sing, Birdie, Sing/Nelumbo nucifera

An absolutely beautiful new versicolor lotus just released to the open market this year. Pure white petals with dark purple-pink edges. This little lotus blooms all summer and is a great choice to grow in a patio container. Enjoy plenty of flowers with this one

Flower Color: Versicolor
Plant Size: Small
Flower Type: Single

- Friend Red Lotus

Friend Red Lotus is one of the best red lotus pond plants on the market. Beautiful, unique deep red flowers with petals that are a rich yellow at the base. Medium in size a 14 inch pot or wider is suggested for best blooms. Grow 2-4 inches below the waters surface (no deeper) for the first 4 months. Loves the sunshine.

FLOWER COLOR: Deep Red with Yellow base
SIZE: Medium
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Full Sun
WATER DEPTH: 2"-4" (Maximum water depth is for mature lotus)
USDA HARDINESS ZONES: 4-11

-Little Antelope - Xiao Lingyang - Nelumbo nucifera

Little Antelope has pure white, large perfect flowers that look huge on the petite size plant. A perfect choice for a patio container or in the forefront of larger lotus in the pond.

Flower Color: White
Plant Height: Small
Flower Type: Single

- Lanceolate Pink Lotus

Nelumbo ‘Lanceolate Pink’
Color: Pink
Size: Small to medium
Leaf Height: 12.5 inches (33cm)
Flower Type: Double Flower (88 to 140 petals)
Flower Diameter: 7.5 inches (19 cm)
Flower Height: 26 inches (66cm)
Flowering Period: starts late but lasts over a month
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Comments: Lanceolate Pink produces a large double pink flower for it’s size. The petals are also long and drop as they mature like a waterfall.

Lanceolate Pink Lotus has large 8" - 9", rich pink flowers with long petals. A beautiful, dependable lotus that will produce blooms throughout the season. Also known as 'Pizhen Fen'
Flower Color: Pink
Plant Size: Medium
Flower Type: Multi-petal

Momo Botan lotus is an excellent choice for a patio container as it will do well in a smaller pot. This is a Japanese exquisite of bowl lotus and does not like deep water. Simply spectacular flowers.

Flower Color: Rose Pink
Plant Size: Small
Flower Type: Multi-petal

USDA HARDINESS ZONES: 4-11