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Aroma of the Blossoms: At Tricker’s nursery we have tried to describe the aroma of the lotus blossom, but with little success since no one can agree as to the perfume description. During tours of Tricker’s historic nursery we often ask the participants to smell and describe the aroma of the Lotus blossom, and again no agreement. So, the permeating aroma of the lotus blossom remains under the spell of the person that experiences it, thus the expression “haunting” or mystical smell of the lotus.

Fertilizer and Planting Containers: Since lotus are aggressive growers they require a solid base of growing media. A good topsoil with clay and our aquatic fertilizer such as our Praefecta is the best. If your soil is void of clay, then our AMT is recommended. Once the lotus begins the spectacular growth, it must be supplemented with additional fertilizer in the form of a pellet such as our Trico Fertilizer pellets. The larger the planting container means good growth and flowering. Tricker's supplies large tubs for lotus planting.

Lotus Leaf Amazement: If you place a drop of water on the lotus leaf or observe the leaf during rain, the water will pool into a large single drop and run off, similar to mercury. Researchers are using this trait to apply to miniature heart valves.

When to transplant or order the Lotus in your Water Garden Pool?: With Tricker’s lotus growing techniques, lotus can be purchased and sent at any time of the year. However, consideration as to the environment that the lotus is to grow is of upmost importance. Typically late July is the latest to plant the lotus in the Northern States if you want to winter the lotus. Tricker’s has a State shipping schedule, based upon experience, as to when the earliest the lotus should be planted in an outside water garden pool. When you place an order, we will ship according to the schedule and with consideration of your other ordered plants. We also send planting instructions that will ensure success, follow them closely.

How to winter the Lotus: Since the lotus is an excellent wintering aquatic plant, the main caution you must make is to ensure that the lotus tubers that formed in late fall are not frozen in the winter. Only if your area experiences extreme freezing in the water garden pool, the lotus container should be re-located in a basement and kept moist and returned in the early Spring when ice formation is over. If you winter hardy lilies in your water garden pool, then the lotus should also be safe to winter.

Books: Read about the lotus and planting techniques in our books. Then sit back, relax and enjoy the special treat of having a lotus growing in your water garden pool.