Shin Kago Hash
Nelumbo nucifera
This beautiful classic lotus is an explosion of color! The huge flowers of 'Shin Kago Hash' are very large and sometimes have just a hint of orange which is very unusual. We love the way the flowers change colors-every day offering you a new interpretation of its beauty! This lotus will not disappoint--it is hardy and a good bloomer!
Flower Color: Changeable
Plant Height: Tall, 48” and taller
Flower Type: Single or Few, less than 20 petals
Pot Size: 16” and wider, 12”-18” deep
How do I fertilize lotus? When do I fertilize my 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 1-2 tablets 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.