The hardy Lotus of my choise is the "Charles Thomas" Lavender-pink flowers yellow center. 21 petals. 14"-21" leaves. 6"-8" flowers. Grows 2ft-3ft tall.

I would grab up some very very cheap kiddy pools right now. In the spring I would plant the Lotus in the pool the end of May beginning of June. Try to plant them in less than 2 feet of water. They can freeze and will live. May not flower the first year or until they get going.

What I have seen here is people digging in a 2X8 along the foundation of their house. Lining the trough with rubber making a long 16" wide 8" deep place under the down spout of their eve trough. Every time it rains it will fill the small pond. The Lotus is planted so that there is 3-5"s of water over the dirt in the long pond.

Cheers Don.

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