Ancient Capital Red Canal Lotus (Bare Root)

Nelumbo Nucifera Deep, luminous color saturates the large peony-shaped flower of 'Ancient Capital Red Canal'. This lotus hits right at the height boundary between a large and a medium classification when grown in an 18" diameter pot. We have found it to be a quick and early bloomer here at Ten Mile Creek. The color does not fade as the flower ages. 'Red Canal' sometimes has a petaloid formation in the receptacle (center); at other times, the receptacle will produce seeds. Flower Color: Brilliant Red Plant Height: Medium/ Tall, 36"" and taller Flower Type: Multi-petal, more than 50 petals Pot Size: 20" and wider, 12"-18" deep 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 Waterlily World Tablets, Pondtabbs or Landon's Aquatic Fertilizer and follow the instructions carefully. The amount of fertilizer to use is usually base