Nelumbo Nucifera 'Green Maiden' Lotus
Best dwarf lotus for beginner pond owners and small container gardens.
Discover the Nelumbo Nucifera 'Green Maiden' Lotus, a dwarf variety perfect for beginners and smaller water gardens. This lotus boasts unique, free-blooming flowers that start as soft pink and mature to a luminous yellow by their third day. Its ivory petals are beautifully accented with deep pink margins and veins. Growing 1 to 3 feet tall, it thrives in full sun with a water depth of 3 to 20 inches, offering elegant beauty with easy care.
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Scientific Name
Nelumbo Nucifera 'Green Maiden'
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Who it's for
- Pond owners wanting consistent summer blooms
- Gardeners seeking sophisticated, color-changing floral displays
- Urban dwellers with limited patio or container space
Who should skip it
- Beginners intimidated by delicate, high-maintenance planting requirements
- Cold-climate residents lacking indoor winter storage facilities
- Gardeners with shaded or low-light outdoor spaces
Performance breakdown
Beginner Accessibility
Dwarf growth habit and forgiving nature simplify the learning curve.
Bloom Aesthetics
Dynamic color shifts from pink to yellow create a stunning visual.
Space Efficiency
Compact stature fits perfectly in small containers and intimate water gardens.
Hardiness Range
Broad zone compatibility ensures success across diverse climate regions.
Planting Convenience
Bare root tubers arrive ready for immediate, straightforward installation.
Maintenance Requirements
Minimal upkeep needed once established in a sunny, aquatic environment.
Key Specs
Scientific Name
Nelumbo Nucifera 'Green Maiden'
Packaging Type
Bare Root Tuber
Mature Height
1' to 3' (0.30m to 0.91m)
Bloom Size
3" to 4"
USDA Hardiness Zones
4-11
Light Requirement
High Light
Water Depth
3" to 20"
Aquarium Placement
Floating
Features
- Dwarf variety for small ponds and containers
- Fragrant, changeable ivory/pink blooms
- Luminous, soft glowing colors
- Excellent for first-time growers
- Healthy bare roots for immediate planting
- Blooms shift color from pink to yellow
- Easy to grow and maintain
- Bare root tuber for convenience
What customers say
The sentiment surrounding the 'Green Maiden' lotus centers on outstanding quality and reliable viability. Customers consistently highlight the meticulous packaging and the exceptional health of the tubers upon arrival, a critical factor for aquatic plants. Buyers report successful, vigorous growth shortly after planting, confirming the product's reliability and ease of establishment. This high success rate makes the investment feel genuinely worthwhile for aquatic gardeners seeking beautiful, thriving pond additions.
Know before you buy
Yes, this is a dwarf variety specifically bred for smaller spaces. Its compact size makes it an excellent choice for patio ponds or containers where larger lotus varieties would be too overwhelming.
The blooms are quite dynamic; they open as a soft pink and gradually shift to a luminous yellow by the third day. The petals also feature distinct deep pink margins and veins throughout the process.
To thrive and produce flowers, this plant needs high light exposure. You should place it in a location that receives full, direct sun for the majority of the day.
The 'Green Maiden' lotus performs best at a water depth between 3 and 20 inches. Ensure the container is positioned so the crown of the plant remains within this range.
You will receive a healthy, dormant rhizome ready for immediate planting. Simply place it in a heavy loam soil within a container and submerge it in your water feature to begin the growing process.
It is considered an easy-care plant, making it a great choice for first-time growers. As long as it receives adequate sunlight and is kept at the proper water depth, it will grow reliably.
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