About
An aquatic plant, reaching 10-60cm, with lush foliage from or floating on water. It produces flowers at the water surface. 'Kermesina' is valued in garden settings.
About the genus
Nelumbo are rhizomatous perennials growing in pond margins or in shallow water, with large rounded leaves attached to the stalk in the centre, and solitary cupped fragrant flowers held well above the water, followed by characteristic conical fruits
Plant details
Suggested usesPonds, water features, bog gardens
Care notes
CultivationAquatic compost. Still or slow water
PruningRemove dead foliage in autumn
PropagationDivide in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMaintain water quality