Lotus 'Momo Botan'

Nelumbo

Genus
Nelumbo (nee-LUM-bo)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Succulent
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Ponds and Aquatics
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Ocoee, Florida

Hobart, Indiana

Mount Vernon, Missouri

Averill Park, New York

Ithaca, New York

New Hyde Park, New York

Apex, North Carolina

Big Stone Gap, Virginia

Norfolk, Virginia

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Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) | November 2004 | neutral

Fast growing, dwarf variety of lotus. Pads are held approximately 1' above water on strong stems, as well as covering the surface of the...Read More

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Mercer, PA (Zone 5a) | October 2004 | positive

Dwarf lotus with deep rosy red double flowers that can last up to 6 days. This plant is suitable for small pond, tub, or pot. It can g...Read More

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