Lotus spectabilis — Submerged

Overview

Lotus spectabilis is a submerged shrubs in the genus Lotus, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lotus spectabilis 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 spectabilis is a submerged cultivar of the Lotus genus, which includes a range of annuals, perennials, and shrubs with pea-like flowers. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and is best suited to south- or west-facing, sheltered locations. It prefers poorly-drained, neutral loam soil and is hardy to UK zone H1c. Lotus spectabilis is ideal for pond margins or shallow water areas, with interest in spring and summer. It can be propagated by seed or division of rhizomes and grows best in fertile, well-drained soil.

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 spectabilis size, habit and characteristics

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

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Lotus spectabilis

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