Nelumbo Nucifera 'Oriole Out of Water' Lotus
Best late-season aquatic plant for pond owners seeking extended autumn color.
Enhance your pond with the 'Oriole Out of Water' Lotus, a captivating Nelumbo Nucifera variety. This small to medium lotus boasts beautiful, sunny, light yellow semi-double flowers accented with soft pink tips. It's a late bloomer, extending vibrant color into the fall when other aquatic plants may have finished. Shipped as a bare root, it's ready for planting in outdoor pond environments. Ideal for zones 4-11, this lotus offers a unique splash of late-season beauty and is a favorite among pond enthusiasts for its healthy growth and spectacular blooms.
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Scientific Name
Nelumbo Nucifera
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a vibrant, non-traditional focal point
- Landscapers wanting to add vertical drama to water features
- Pond owners desiring consistent, long-lasting summer color
Who should skip it
- Gardeners living in climates with harsh, freezing winters
- Owners of small ponds or limited container space
- Impatient hobbyists looking for immediate, first-season results
Performance breakdown
Seasonal Longevity
Late-season blooming keeps your pond vibrant well into the autumn months.
Visual Impact
Striking yellow petals with pink tips create a sophisticated, high-contrast aesthetic.
Planting Accessibility
Bare root shipping simplifies the initial setup for most pond enthusiasts.
Hardiness Range
Versatile growth potential across zones 4 through 11 ensures broad adaptability.
Maintenance Demand
Moderate care requirements necessitate consistent attention to light and water conditions.
Growth Manageability
Small to medium sizing prevents the plant from overwhelming smaller pond ecosystems.
Key Specs
Scientific Name
Nelumbo Nucifera
Variety
'Oriole Out of Water'
Packaging
Bare Root
Hardiness Zones
4-11
SKU
7774
Aquarium Placement
Floating
Plant Form
Floating Plant
Substrate Requirement
Floating
Features
- Semi-double flowers in yellow with pink accents
- Blooms late season, extending color into fall
- Shipped as a bare root for easy planting
- Suitable for outdoor pond environments
- Small to medium lotus size
- High light requirement for best growth
- Moderate care level
- Floating plant form
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and robust health of the 'Oriole Out of Water' lotus upon arrival. Reviewers frequently note the careful packaging, which ensures the plant is undamaged and ready for immediate planting. The primary theme is successful viability; buyers report rapid establishment and vigorous growth, confirming the plant's excellent starting condition. This ease of successful cultivation makes the initial investment feel highly worthwhile, establishing Play It Koi as a reliable source for premium aquatic specimens.
Know before you buy
A bare root lotus arrives without soil or a pot, consisting of the dormant tuber and its roots. This method allows the plant to be shipped safely and gives you the flexibility to choose your own aquatic planting container and specialized pond soil.
This variety requires high light, meaning it needs at least 6 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight daily to bloom effectively. If your pond is in a shaded area, the plant may produce foliage but will likely struggle to produce its signature yellow and pink flowers.
During early summer, the plant will focus its energy on establishing its root system and developing its floating leaves. You can expect the foliage to fill out during this time, with the vibrant semi-double flowers appearing later in the season as other pond plants begin to fade.
Yes, because it is classified as a small to medium lotus, it is well-suited for most backyard ponds. However, ensure your container allows enough room for the tuber to spread, as lotus plants prefer a wide, shallow container rather than a deep, narrow one.
The 'Oriole Out of Water' lotus is hardy in zones 4-11. If your pond is deep enough that the tuber remains below the ice line during winter, it can typically survive outdoors; otherwise, you should move the container to a frost-free location until spring.
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