Nelumbo Nucifera 'Maggie Belle Slocum' Lotus
Best statement plant for pond owners seeking vibrant, low-maintenance floral displays.
Enhance your outdoor pond with the Nelumbo Nucifera 'Maggie Belle Slocum' Lotus. This aquatic plant is celebrated for its prolific lavender pink blooms, distinguished by uniquely rolled inner petals. It's a free-flowering variety that thrives in zones 4-11, reaching an impressive mature height of 4 to 5 feet with large 10 to 12-inch flowers. Supplied as a bare root tuber, it's known for its strong, easy-to-establish roots, making it a beautiful and manageable addition to any pond environment.
$39.80
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Who it's for
- Sensory garden enthusiasts who enjoy delicate floral scents outdoors
- Gardeners seeking a high-impact visual centerpiece for their pond
- Pond owners wanting reliable, fast-growing aquatic foliage and blooms
Who should skip it
- Owners of small water features or limited container space
- Gardeners in cold climates lacking indoor winter storage options
- Pond keepers wanting to avoid invasive rhizome spread
Performance breakdown
Bloom Prolificacy
Free-flowering nature ensures a consistent display of lavender pink petals.
Establishment Ease
Strong bare root tubers adapt quickly to new pond environments.
Visual Impact
Large blooms and unique petal structure create a striking focal point.
Climate Versatility
Broad hardiness range makes this variety suitable for most climates.
Maintenance Demand
Moderate care level requires attention to light and space requirements.
Pond Compatibility
Safe for fish and invertebrates while thriving in freshwater setups.
Key Specs
Hardiness Zones
4-11
Packaging Type
Bare Root Tuber
Mature Height
4-5 ft (approx. 152.4 cm)
Salinity Tolerance
Freshwater
Intended Environment
Outdoor Pond
Aquarium Placement
Floating
Growth Rate
Moderate
Plant Form
Floating Plant
Features
- Vibrant lavender pink blooms
- Unique rolled inner petals
- Abundant flowering throughout the season
- Easy-to-plant, strong root system
- Ideal for outdoor ponds
- Impressive mature size
- Suitable for zones 4-11
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the 'Maggie Belle Slocum' lotus tubers, noting they arrive robustly packaged and healthy. A primary theme is the plant's impressive viability and reliability; many reviewers report rapid sprouting and successful establishment in their ponds, often exceeding expectations for aquatic plants. Consumers feel confident in the purchase due to the high success rate, confirming this lotus variety is a dependable choice for adding striking beauty and color to water gardens. The overall consensus highlights the ease of achieving beautiful results.
Know before you buy
Place the tuber in a heavy aquatic pot filled with heavy garden soil or specialized pond planting media. Ensure the growing tips are pointing upward and are just barely covered with soil, then submerge the pot in your pond so the leaves can reach the surface.
Yes, the 'Maggie Belle Slocum' lotus requires high light conditions to thrive. For the best results and the most prolific flowering, ensure your pond location receives at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.
This lotus is hardy in zones 4-11. In colder climates, ensure the tuber is submerged deep enough in the pond so that the roots do not freeze solid during the winter months.
Yes, this lotus is completely safe for both fish and invertebrates. It provides excellent natural cover and shade for your aquatic life as it grows.
Because this variety reaches a mature height of 4 to 5 feet, it requires a spacious container. A pot with a diameter of at least 16 to 20 inches is recommended to allow the root system enough room to support its impressive size.
No CO2 is required for this plant. While it will grow in standard pond conditions, using aquatic fertilizer tablets during the active growing season will help support its heavy, free-flowering nature.
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