Nelumbo Nucifera 'Long Petal Peach-Red' Lotus
Best choice for pond owners seeking vibrant, long-blooming aquatic color.
The 'Long Petal Peach-Red' Lotus is a stunning pond plant featuring exquisite, multi-petal flowers with an intense red color accented by peach undertones. This variety is known for its long petals and blooms that appear early and continue throughout the entire growing season. The foliage is a rich, deep green, contrasting beautifully with the bright yellow receptacles of the flowers. Capable of reaching up to 4 feet in height, this lotus thrives in outdoor ponds within USDA hardiness zones 4 through 11. It is supplied as a bare root, ready for planting.
$32.24
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
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Category Rank
3
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Price vs Category Average
+74%
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Scientific Name
Nelumbo Nucifera
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Who it's for
- Water gardeners seeking a striking, vibrant centerpiece
- Pond owners wanting consistent, high-impact seasonal blooms
- Fish keepers prioritizing natural water filtration and shade
Who should skip it
- Low-maintenance hobbyists unable to provide intense sun and fertilization
- Small-space gardeners with limited pond or container capacity
- Cold-climate gardeners avoiding complex seasonal plant storage
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Early and consistent flowering keeps your pond vibrant all season long.
Visual Impact
Striking red-peach petals create a dramatic focal point for water gardens.
Hardiness Range
Exceptional adaptability across diverse climates from zones four through eleven.
Planting Ease
Bare root format requires careful handling to ensure successful initial establishment.
Growth Potential
Reaches a substantial four-foot height for impressive vertical pond structure.
Foliage Aesthetics
Deep green leaves provide a sophisticated backdrop for the bright blooms.
Key Specs
Scientific Name
Nelumbo Nucifera
Packaging Type
Bare Root
Hardiness Zones
4-11
Mature Height
Up to 4 feet (approx. 121.92 cm)
Features
- Exquisite multi-petal flower structure
- Intense red coloration with peach undertones
- Blooms early and consistently throughout the season
- Features deep green foliage
- Bright yellow receptacles on flowers
- Grows to a substantial height of up to 4 feet
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and health of the lotus tubers upon arrival. Reviewers frequently note the careful packaging, ensuring the delicate plants are ready to thrive immediately in their ponds. The primary theme is reliability; users report rapid sprouting and successful establishment, leading to the anticipated beautiful peach red blooms. This product delivers on its promise of robust, high quality pond flora, making the planting process surprisingly easy even for novices.
Know before you buy
Handle the bare root with extreme care, as the growing tips are very brittle. Plant it immediately in a wide, shallow container with aquatic soil, ensuring the growing tips are not buried too deeply so they can reach the sunlight.
Yes, for the best results, this lotus needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Without sufficient light, the plant may produce foliage but fail to develop its signature peach-red blooms.
Absolutely. This variety thrives in a large, non-draining container placed in your pond or on a patio. Just ensure the container is wide enough to accommodate its growth and that the water level remains consistent.
In zones 4 through 11, the plant is quite hardy. If your pond freezes solid, move the container to a deeper area below the frost line or store it in a cool, dark place like an unheated garage, keeping the soil moist throughout the winter.
This lotus prefers to be submerged in 4 to 12 inches of water above the soil line. As the plant matures and grows taller, you can adjust the depth, but keep the crown of the plant submerged to protect it.
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