5 Seeds Pink Water Lotus Nelumbo nucifera Aquatic Pond Flower

Pink Water Lotus is a beloved aquatic perennial prized for its large, luminous pink blooms rising above broad round leaves, bringing a serene focal point to ponds and water gardens, and Nelumbo nucifera offers classic beauty with strong ornamental value. It grows from seed into a vigorous aquatic plant suited to still freshwater settings.
The flowers appear through the warm season above floating foliage, making an elegant display for patio water features and garden ponds. This lotus can be grown in containers or in dedicated water garden beds, where its bold leaves and blossoms add graceful texture and seasonal color. It pairs well with other aquatic plants and provides striking vertical interest at the water's edge.
Species: Nelumbo nucifera
Variety: Pink Water Lotus
Type: Aquatic perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright, rhizomatous aquatic
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Aquatic compost or heavy loam in still freshwater
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 4 to 11
Germination: Scarify seeds and soak in warm water until sprouts appear
Sowing: Start in warm shallow water, then transfer to larger aquatic containers
Spacing: 24 to 48 inches
Notes: Provide full sun and still, warm water for best flowering