Lotus maculatus (pico de Paloma) — Submerged

Overview

Lotus maculatus is a submerged shrubs in the genus Lotus, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lotus maculatus grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include pond margins and shallow water.

About

Lotus maculatus, commonly known as pico de Paloma or parrot's beak, is a submerged deciduous plant within the Fabaceae family. As a member of the Lotus genus, it features flowers resembling those of peas and thrives in full sun with a sheltered aspect, ideally south- or west-facing. It is suited to pond margins or shallow water, preferring poorly-drained loam soil with neutral pH. This cultivar is hardy to H1c in the UK and is of interest during spring and summer. Cultivation involves fertile, well-drained soil in sun or light shade, with propagation by seed or division of rhizomes.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Lotus

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Poorly-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H1c

Plant details

Lotus maculatus size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Submerged
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Pond margins, shallow water

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Lotus maculatus

Propagation: Seed, division of rhizomes
Pest resistance: Susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly
Disease resistance: Generally disease-free