Mount Zhong Splendor Lotus

Nelumbo nucifera Flower Color: Red, Dark Pink Plant Height: Tall, 48” and tallerFlower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petalsPot Size: 18” and wider, 10”-18” deep Bright golden center, large seed pods Mount Zhong Splendor has beautiful pointed petals around a golden receptacle fringed with heavy white stamen. Look at the wonderful color. And, that color is even better, deeper and more vibrant, when seen in person. The unfurling petals on the first day flower are special -- it is like looking down a tunnel of pink walls and landing on a golden platform. The bees love this one! 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 Landon’s 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, m