2025 Red Fairy Medium Lotus (Bare Root)

Nelumbo nucifera

Flower Color: Bright Red
Plant Height: Medium, 24″-35″ Tall
Flower Type: Single Petal, less than 25 petals
Pot Size: 14 and wider, 8-12 deep

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We should have planted more! Red Fairy has a bright red, classically shaped flower that usually boasts pink or red-tipped stamen around a happy golden yellow receptacle. Perfect for a smaller space or as an accent in front of a taller plant.

How do I fertilize lotus? When do I begin to fertilize lotus?

Wait until the lotus plant has several floating leaves or begins to put up aerial leaves before adding fertilizer. Choose a good fertilizer such as Pondtabbs or Landons Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually based on the size of the pot and the amount of soil in the pot. For example, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1-2 tablets per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 2-3 weeks. Stop fertilizing in late summer to allow the lotus to use up all the fertilizer in the pot before going dormant. This encourages the lotus to form better rhizomes.