Lotus mascaensis — Submerged

Overview

Lotus mascaensis is a submerged shrubs in the genus Lotus, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lotus mascaensis 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 mascaensis is a submerged deciduous shrub cultivar within the Lotus genus, which includes a range of annuals, perennials, and shrubs with pea-like flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun on south- or west-facing, sheltered sites, preferring poorly-drained, neutral loam soils. It is hardy to H1c and is suited for planting at pond margins or in shallow water. Lotus mascaensis is best cultivated in fertile, well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or division of rhizomes, with its main seasons of interest being spring and summer.

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 mascaensis size, habit and characteristics

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

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Lotus mascaensis

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