September 20th, 2011: Russian Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera var. caspicum) by killdawa

Calif_Sue Northern California, United States(Zone 9a) Sep 20, 2011

The Bloom of the Day for September 20th, 2011 was Russian Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera var. caspicum).

View the bloom of the day here: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2011-09-20

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marti001 Somerset, KY(Zone 6b) Sep 20, 2011

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish I had room here for a pond!

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killdawabbit Christiana, TN(Zone 6b) Sep 20, 2011

I believe you could probably grow it in a large tub, though it might need frequent (meaning yearly or every other year) dividing. Mine is in a small dug out pond about 5 feet wide and about 1.5-2 feet deep.

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