Mrs. Perry D. Slocum Lotus ,
Nelumbo
nucifera
‘Mrs. Perry D. Slocum'
Very fragrant semi double blooms that open deep pink
and change to yellow and then pale creamy yellow
Flowers are 9 to 12 inches across and very fragrant.
Heavy bloomer and it is not uncommon to see 3
different colored flowers on the same plant, all in
different stages of blooms
Leaves grow 18 to 23 inches across Plant grow 4 to 5
' tall
Perfect for medium to larger sized ponds
Hardy zone 4 or higher, less than 4 with
winter protection
Tubers available mid January until March or until
sold out. Lotus are generally started inside in late
winter so that they bloom the same year. More
information on growing lotus
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