Lotus Seeds – Sacred Nelumbo Nucifera

Bring peace and elegance to your garden pond with these Sacred Lotus Seeds (Nelumbo nucifera). Known for their stunning, large blossoms and vibrant green foliage, lotus plants symbolize purity and serenity. These aquatic perennials thrive in warm, sunny conditions and are perfect for adding a touch of natural beauty to ponds, water gardens, or containers. With proper care, these seeds grow into majestic lotus plants that produce breathtaking blooms each year.

Features:

• Produces large, elegant blooms with pink or white petals

• Ideal for ponds, water gardens, and aquatic containers

• Known for its longevity and ability to thrive in calm water environments

• Perennial aquatic plant that returns year after year

• Easy to grow and maintain with proper sunlight and warm conditions

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Nelumbo nucifera

• Common Name: Sacred Lotus

• Plant Type: Aquatic perennial

• Light Requirements: Full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily)

• Soil Type: Clay or loamy soil submerged in water

• Water Depth: 2–12 inches above soil level

• Germination Time: 10–15 days after scarification and soaking

• Growth Height: 3 to 6 feet tall (depending on water depth and variety)

• Blooming Season: Summer (June to September)

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–10 (grows best in warmer regions)

• Planting Time:

  • Zones 4–6: Start indoors in late spring (April–May)

  • Zones 7–10: Direct sow outdoors in late spring to early summer (May–June)

• Maintenance: Remove dead leaves and spent blooms to promote healthy regrowth

• Lifespan: Long-lived perennial that can bloom for decades with proper care