Mei Sanse
Nelumbo nucifera
Flower Color: White with light yellow and pink
Plant Height: Medium, 24’-47”
Flower Type: Single or Few Petal, less than 20 petals
Pot Size: 16” and wider, 7”-14” deep
American 3 Color
American 3 Color is a beautiful medium-sized lotus with a classic, open form and wonderfully delicate coloring. Its broad petals are predominantly creamy white, softly brushed with pale pink and finished with deeper rose-pink edges and fine pink veining. The color becomes especially striking toward the petal tips, creating a graceful three-tone effect.
At the center, a bright green seed receptacle is surrounded by a generous halo of golden-yellow stamens, adding a cheerful contrast to the cool, pastel petals. The blooms have an elegant, slightly cupped form that showcases the intricate veining beautifully
* Lotus generally prefer wide, shallow pots. Keep the pot size proportional to the height of the 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 Waterlily World Tablets, 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, most of the small tablets are added at a ratio of 1 tablet per gallon of soil in the pot. Once the lotus has started to grow vigorously tablets can be added every 3-4 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 tubers.
