Easy to Grow Bulbs Lotus Maculatus Gold Flash
Best trailing accent for low-maintenance hanging baskets and garden walls.
This trailing vine brings an otherworldly, fiery aesthetic to hanging baskets that standard petunias simply can't match. While it demands a bit of patience to establish, the payoff is a season-long display of unique, beak-shaped blooms that turn any wall or container into a striking, low-maintenance focal point.
$20.99
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking unique, eye-catching focal points for containers
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance, drought-resistant landscape options
- Container gardeners wanting dramatic, cascading foliage for elevated displays
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in cooler climates unwilling to manage annual replanting
- Plant owners wanting a low-maintenance, pest-free gardening experience
- Impatient gardeners looking for rapid, immediate growth results
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Fiery, beak-shaped blooms create an exotic focal point in any container.
Maintenance Ease
Drought tolerance and minimal pruning needs make this a low-effort grower.
Versatility
Perfectly suited for both hanging baskets and cascading over garden walls.
Climate Adaptability
Strictly limited to Zone 10, requiring winter protection in cooler regions.
Foliage Quality
Soft, needle-like grey-green leaves provide excellent texture even without blooms.
Growth Rate
Spreads aggressively enough to fill containers quickly during the summer season.
Key Specs
Height
3-6 in.
Spread
24-36 in.
Sunlight Quantity
Full to Partial Sun
Water Qty
Moderate to Low
USDA Hardiness Zone
Zone 10
Plant Life Cycle
Annual
Includes
2 Plants in Quart Pots
Model Number
LOT-001-02
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