Russian Lotus, Red Russian Lotus

Nelumbonucifera var. caspicum

Genus
Nelumbo (nee-LUM-bo)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Ponds and Aquatics
Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
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:

CARLOTTA, California

Barrington, Illinois

Christiana, Tennessee

Johnson City, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
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negative
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(Zone 7a) | September 2011 | neutral

I got this year nelumbo var. komarovii seeds from Kake Khanka. 200km north of Vladivostok. Trying first year. Hope they will grow wel. F...Read More

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Christiana, TN (Zone 6b) | June 2011 | positive

My pic is of a 3 year old plant started from a single tuber from Paradise Gardens. I have it growing in a round tub about 2' in diameter ...Read More

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Deer Park, IL (Zone 5b) | July 2010 | neutral

This is the second season I've owned this plant and it has not bloomed yet. Lotus take some time to mature. I look forward to it's matur...Read More

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