Lavender Lotus

Lavender Lotus is a single flower form Lactiflora peony. This slightly cupped lavender pink single bloom has a double row of guard petals. The broad petals surround a cluster of yellow stamen and a set of red carpels with red stigmas. The flower boasts good texture, substance and an attractive form. One main flower is supplemented by one to three side buds per stem. It has pollen, seed and no fragrance. This variety exhibits a very satisfying plant habit. It increases fast forming a sizable clump within four years after planting. It is vigorous, forming a medium height bush, producing excellent color during the early midseason bloom seasib. Long, strong stems are clad in thick rich, deep green foliage. The bush holds its form well and staking is not required. Lavender Lotus attracts attention with its vivid color, making it a perfect pick for the flower border, the mixed perennial bed and the pollinator garden. Best Use & Distinctions Best Landscaper®; general garden and landscape use; flower bed; mixed perannual border; deer resistant. Basic Growing Requirements Full Sun. Water as needed, sensitive to over-watering and waterlogged conditions. Soil pH 6.5-7. Fertile, well-draining soil. Disclosure The image(s) above shows the actual cultivar named and described on this page. The pictures are a fair and accurate depiction of the flowers as they are, in vivo, and are not staged or altered otherwise. The descriptions are based on our experience with plants that are grown by us here in NW Missouri. ALL ORDERS SHIP BARE ROOT AFTER HARVEST AND USDA INSPECTION IN LATE SEPTEMBER THROUGH NOVEMBER.