Lotus » Large Lotus » Nelumbo 'The President'

Striking, glowing red first day blooms. It really “stops the traffic”

Hybridizer/Founder:

Slocum 1994

Flowers:

Very dark red when it first opens, growing paler with age. Flower size is about 11 in. Seed capsule yellow turning green. Fragrance: Slight, aniselike.

Leaves:

Leaf size is about 24 in.

Spread:

Medium spread. Plant height is 3-5 feet

Situation:

Full sun.

Characteristics:

Very free flowering. Flowers are raised about 1 ft. above the leaves