What month is suitable for planting lotus?

When to plant lotus

Lotus can generally be propagated by seeds or transplanted. It is generally more appropriate to plant lotus in May and June. If it is to be transplanted, it can be done in March or April in spring. Usually, the latest planting time of lotus should not exceed July.

Planting time in the north and south: The time suitable for planting lotus in the south and the north is different. Generally, it is planted around April in the south, and around May and June in the north.

Greenhouse planting time: Lotus can be planted in a greenhouse. Usually the planting time in a greenhouse is different from the time for open-air planting. Lotus can generally be planted when the climate is relatively cold.

Lotus Origin and Planting Month

Lotus is produced in many places, and is more commonly grown in China. It can often be seen in garden ponds. Common lotus production areas include Hunan, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Guangxi, Guizhou, Yunnan and Sichuan.

Hunan Lotus

Hunan lotus is usually planted around April and usually matures in July or August. The lotus produced in Hunan has beautiful colors, graceful flower shapes, and relatively tough stems, and has great ornamental value.

Jiangxi Lotus

Lotus flowers in Jiangxi are usually planted in May and mature in August. Because Jiangxi has abundant water, there are a lot of lotus flowers planted in Jiangxi. Generally, you can smell the refreshing fragrance of the flowers during the lotus blooming season.

Lotus varieties and planting months

There are many varieties of lotus. The most common ones include Dancing Lotus, Green Cover Splendor, Thousand Petal Lotus, Green Hair Festival, Dragon Flying, Fairy Scattering Flowers, Ancient Lotus, Pink Clouds, Space Lotus, Apricot Yellow, Jade Butterfly, Red Platform, Huang Dancing Flying, Snow White, Small Tricolor Lotus and Ruby.

Pink lotus

Pink lotus is usually planted in May and will mature in June or July. Pink lotus belongs to the bowl lotus. The lotus leaves are very round, the petioles are very thick, and the flowers are very bright, just as beautiful as colorful clouds.

Dancing Princess Lotus

The Dancing Lotus is usually planted in early summer and will mature in July or August. It is a hybrid variety. Its flowers and leaves are relatively large, and its petals are relatively long. It looks very elegant and is a multi-colored lotus.