Sacred Lotus Nelumbo nucifera
Sacred Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is a lotus for UK ponds and water gardens. It prefers full sun and heat and grows to about 80–150 cm above water. Match planting depth and give enough sun for flowers and oxygenators.
- Sun: Full sun and heat
- Soil: Aquatic basket compost / loam (no rich peat fertiliser dumps)
- Watering: Aquatic — keep crowns at correct water depth
- Harvest: Enjoy as an ornamental display plant.
- Difficulty: Hard
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