Webb's Water Gardens Pekinensis Rubra Lotus
Best vibrant aquatic centerpiece for dedicated backyard pond enthusiasts.
A striking aquatic addition featuring deep rose-red, single blooms that emerge in mid-to-late summer. This variety thrives in full sun and reaches impressive heights, making it a dramatic focal point for any water garden.
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Webb's Water Gardens
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a bold, colorful centerpiece for their backyard ponds
- Water garden enthusiasts wanting consistent floral displays all season long
- Urban dwellers with limited space or expansive estate pond owners
Who should skip it
- Homeowners with heavily shaded yards or north-facing garden spaces
- Low-maintenance hobbyists preferring plants that require minimal nutritional intervention
- Northern gardeners in harsh climates unwilling to perform seasonal lifting
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Deep rose-red blooms provide a striking focal point for water features.
Vertical Presence
Five-foot height offers dramatic architectural structure for larger pond landscapes.
Establishment Ease
Bare-root shipping requires careful handling and immediate, precise acclimation.
Sunlight Dependency
Strict full-sun requirement limits placement options but ensures vigorous flowering.
Seasonal Longevity
Focused mid-to-late summer bloom window creates a concentrated, high-impact display.
Shipping Resilience
Bare-root specimens demand prompt planting to ensure successful root system development.
Key Specs
Type
Lotus (Bare Root)
Mature Height
5 feet
Light Requirement
Full sun
Flowering
Yes
Bloom Time
Mid-late summer
Color
Deep rose-red
Shipping Restriction
Cannot ship to WI
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