Lotus » Large Lotus » Nelumbo 'Lavender Lady'

‘Lavender Lady’ is a favorite with photographers due to the large lavender pink blooms with curled petals held high above the pads.

Hybridizer/Founder:

Slocum 1987

Flowers:

Petals are cream at base; the rest rich pink taking on a lavender shade with age as petals become paler. Seed capsule is yellow turning green. Flower size: 11 in.

Leaves:

Leaf size is about 26 in.

Spread:

Medium to large spread. Plant height 5-6 feet.

Situation:

Full sun.

Characteristics:

Leaf height is about 1 ft. shorter than blooms. This means that the flowers are held far above leaves and are easily visible.