Product Overview
Nelumbo 'Yimeng Red' Hardy Water Lotus
Yimeng Red is one of the newer Chinese red hybrids, and one of our favorites. It is a large and robust plant and a great bloomer, with bright, medium red blooms held high. Great form in plant and flower!
SIZE: Large: (Height 3' to 5', Large Spread)
Planting Container: We recommend a 4 1/2 Gallon Solid Planting Container or a 5 Gallon Solid Planting Container.
Light Requirements: FULL SUN
WATER DEPTH: 3" TO 24" (Maximum water depth is for mature lotus)
USDA HARDINESS ZONES: 4-11
Lotus are sold as bare root tubers, or sometimes later in the Spring as runners with small leaves. The growing points are fragile, and must be handled very carefully.
For planting instructions see our: Planting Instructions for Hardy Water Lotus.