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Shiroman Lotus 'Alba Plena'

Nelumbonucifera

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Genus

Nelumbo (nee-LUM-bo)

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Species

nucifera (noo-SIFF-er-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Smooth

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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hoitider

Emerald Isle, NC | February 2010 | positive

I have several lotues lilies and this one is without doubt the best,extremly large white flowers,a standout lotus

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