Elite Red – Sweet Flowers Lotus (Bare Root)
Nelumbo nucifera
Frilly golden stamen surrounds a yellow-green receptacle. Bright pink petals of the first day flower are shaped like a star. The fully opened flower is especially nice when viewed from the side because the petals separate distinctly into layers. This lotus has a very spicy scent. ‘Elite Red’ will reach about 20″-24″ tall in a 20″ diameter pot but can be grown as a miniature if a small pot is used.
Flower Color: Light Red
Plant Height: Small, 18″-24″
Flower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals
Pot Size: 12″ and wider, 8″-12″ deep