Susie, this is just TOO pretty. I hope the bloom lasts a long time and then you get the neat seedpods afterwards.
How wide are this lotus's leaves? Is it in a pond or a barrel water garden?

BEAUTIFUL!! I had some in my garden pond at my last house. I really want to put another pond in, watergardens are fun!!

Susie,
Lovely bloom! I have a question...do you have this lotus planted directly in your pond or is it in a tub? I have the same plant in a tub sunken in the ground and am a little reticent to plant it in the pond for fear it will take over very quickly. Would you tell me what your experience is? Thanks so much.
Pam

nannerbelle, I agree, watergardens are fun ..until the first bloom of algae.

This lotus is planted in a large pan,it sits in a 1/2 barrell of water.I have about 2 in of water over the top of the plant.I like this lotus because it turns 3 colors before the blooms die.I also have some that have 15.5 in leaves across already this yr,4ft tall, must be the hot weather.I give them jobes tomato stakes.If you plant lotus in a pond it will take over.I will post pictures of the others when they bloom this yr.

What a perfect little flower that is! Absolutely stunning.