Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Characteristics
Aquatic Blooms
Growth Habit
Floating
Bloom Season
Summer
Flavour Profile
Ornamental
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
Premium Seeds
Plant Type
Aquatic Flowering Plant
Planting Season
Spring
Fruit Size
N/A
Plant Height
Medium
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Water Needs
High
Hardiness Zones
9–11
Container Garden
Yes
Plant Spacing
18–24 inches
Planting Depth
1–2 inches
Growing Conditions
Warm
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Pink Lotus a popular aquatic flowering plant?
What makes Pink Lotus a popular aquatic flowering plant?
Pink Lotus is admired for its elegant pink blooms, broad floating leaves, and graceful aquatic growth habit, making it a popular choice for ornamental ponds, water gardens, and decorative landscape features.
Where can Pink Lotus be grown?
Where can Pink Lotus be grown?
Pink Lotus grows well in ponds, water gardens, large aquatic containers, and other still freshwater features with full sun and nutrient-rich aquatic planting media.
Do bees, butterflies, and other pollinators visit the flowers?
Do bees, butterflies, and other pollinators visit the flowers?
Yes, the large, showy blooms may attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects during the flowering season.
Can Pink Lotus be grown in aquatic containers or garden ponds?
Can Pink Lotus be grown in aquatic containers or garden ponds?
Yes, Pink Lotus is well suited for ponds, water gardens, and spacious aquatic containers, making it an attractive focal point for outdoor landscapes and decorative water features.
Does removing spent flowers help maintain the plant's appearance?
Does removing spent flowers help maintain the plant's appearance?
Yes, removing faded flowers and older leaves helps keep the plant looking tidy and supports healthy growth under suitable growing conditions.
Does Pink Lotus provide long-lasting seasonal interest?
Does Pink Lotus provide long-lasting seasonal interest?
Yes, healthy plants produce elegant pink blooms and attractive floating foliage throughout the growing season, adding lasting color, texture, and ornamental appeal to ponds, water gardens, and aquatic containers under suitable growing conditions.