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Nelumbo Pygmaea Yellow - Sacred Lotus

Nelumbo Pygmaea Yellow
Sacred Lotus, Indian Lotus, Lotus

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A lotus that rises to 50-60 cm above the surface. Its almost round leaves measure about 20 cm in diameter and its flowers 10 cm. The plant blooms from June to September. The flowers of this variety are semi-double, pale yellow with a green heart, slightly fragrant. The dwarf varieties are particularly suitable for small ponds, basins, barrels, and other containers. They are hardy if their rootstock does not freeze. It can also be taken out of the water in autumn and stored in frost-free conditions, in slightly damp mud.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
55 cm
Spread at maturity
45 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -12°C
Soil moisture
Damp soil
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Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to June
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Description

The Nelumbo 'Pygmaea Yellow' is a dwarf lotus with light yellow flowers well suited for small ponds and container gardening. This variety possesses the same qualities that we love about the sacred Indian lotus, but the plant is smaller in all its parts. It has beautiful round floating leaves and flower stalks bearing semi-double, pastel yellow flowers. This dwarf lotus is hardy as long as its rhizome does not freeze. It can also be taken out of the water in autumn and stored in frost-free conditions, in slightly damp mud.

The Nelumbo 'Pygmaea Yellow' is a perennial plant from the Nelumbonaceae family. It is a dwarf selection of the sacred lotus. It is an aquatic plant with foliage and flowers that rise above the water, unlike water lilies. The natural range of the species, Nelumbo nucifera, includes Southeast Asia and Northern Australia. In these regions, it inhabits large ponds and muddy canals, standing out with majesty.

The 'Pygmaea Yellow' variety develops bluish-green leaves from spring onwards, more or less upright, with a flat or concave surface, slightly undulating at the edges. Water droplets on their surface bead up instead of spreading out due to the water-repellent quality of the epidermis. The entire, peltate lamina, measuring between 15 and 20 cm in diameter, attaches to the very brittle rhizome via a slender thorny petiole, fixed beneath the centre of the leaf. The plant will rise to approximately 55 cm above the water surface. Flowering begins in June-July and continues until autumn. The flowers, with perfect form, measuring 10 cm in diameter, are solitary. They persist for several days before wilting and are replaced by new flower buds. This flowering is followed by the formation of highly decorative fruits shaped like a watering can, with small holes through which the seeds escape when ripe. It is often used in the making of dried bouquets and contains numerous seeds that will eventually sink and germinate in the mud.

The Dwarf Lotus is ideal for small water gardens and adapts well to cultivation in various watertight containers that will adorn the terrace or balcony. The number of flowers produced depends on the size of the growing container. In a container with a diameter of 30 cm, the plant will produce between 3 and 8 flowers, 8 to 15 flowers in a 50 cm container, and up to 25 in a basin or barrel with an 80 cm diameter.

Lotus and water lilies will be the main attraction in your pond plantings. Most of them bloom from spring to early autumn. The lotus is also an essential plant for maintaining the balance of a garden pond, as it contributes to the oxygenation of the water. Its leaves provide shade and shelter for your fish, which, in return, will protect them from predatory insects such as aphids.

The entire plant is edible. The seeds are consumed candied, and the rhizome is a nourishing starch. The yellow stamens are used to flavour tea in Vietnam. The rhizome and seeds are also used in Chinese cosmetology to fight against ageing, as well as in medicine and the perfume industry.

The perfection of the flower and fruit of the sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) makes this aquatic plant a symbol of purity in several religions. In Buddhism, it derives its sacred character from the belief that Buddha appeared floating on its leaf. In Hinduism, it is seen as the cradle of the universe.

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time June to October
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 10 cm
Fragrance slightly scented

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 55 cm
Spread at maturity 45 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Nelumbo

Cultivar

Pygmaea Yellow

Family

Nelumbonaceae

Other common names

Sacred Lotus, Indian Lotus, Lotus

Botanical synonyms

Nymphaea nelumbo, Nelumbo caspica, Nelumbo speciosum, Nelumbo nelumbo, Nelumbo komarovii

Origin

India

Product reference21658

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Planting and care

Aside from a few precautions, the cultivation of the Dwarf Lotus does not require any particular arrangement. The dwarf lotus requires a sunny location. It can tolerate temperatures as low as -12°C, as long as it is submerged deep enough. Plant the rootstock without breaking it, horizontally, in late spring, in a pot or directly in the mud, between 20 and 50 cm below the water surface. Bury the stump under 15 cm of rich silt or clay (never use potting soil, as it would rise to the surface and promote algae growth). For shallow ponds, planting in a container is possible, but it will be necessary to overwinter the rootstocks in moist sand protected from frost. The rootstocks can be planted in a wicker basket or a fine mesh basket, 30-40 cm in diameter (wider than it is tall), which is sunk in the desired location. Give them the sunniest spot in the water feature. Space each rootstock at least 50 cm apart.

In regions with harsh winters, it is preferable to keep the rootstock in a moist pot protected from frost from October to May.

Never leave Nelumbo rootstocks exposed to the sun or air to prevent them from drying out; plant them as soon as you receive or purchase them. If you have fish in your pond, it is best to spread a thick layer of large gravel on the surface of the planted pot to discourage them from digging in the soil and fouling the water. The development of the lotus will be optimal if they are planted in containers suitable for their growth. Lotuses are hungry plants: apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser at planting, and then every year at the beginning of the growing season (for example: Osmocote 10-11-18-2 with a duration of 5-6 months). During the summer, remove excessive leaves that grow in the centre of the clump and keep only the most vigorous ones. Also remove yellowed or stained leaves, as well as aquatic weeds that emerge from the surface. Be careful, contact with lotus foliage can cause allergies!

Monitor for aphid infestations on the foliage. Introduce ladybird larvae or spray black soap on the foliage. Remove yellowed leaves at the end of summer.

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Planting period

Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to June

Intended location

Suitable for Pond
Type of use Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -12°C (USDA zone 8a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Damp soil, flooded, muddy

Care

Pruning instructions Remove yellowed or stained leaves as they appear, wearing gloves.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to November
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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