What are the varieties of lotus flowers?
In the midsummer season, the elegant lotus flowers swaying in the pond always become the focus. As a treasure among aquatic plants, the variety of lotus flowers far exceeds the imagination of ordinary people. From imperial gardens to the water towns of Jiangnan, different strains of lotus flowers display their unique charm in thousands of postures, let's explore the mysteries of these aquatic fairies together.
Appreciation of classic lotus flower varieties
Apricot Yellow: Representative of long flowering period
The long peach-shaped buds unfold into cup-shaped flowers, with greenish-yellow petals presenting a unique gradient effect. As an early blooming representative, it blooms in mid-May and remains ornamental until September, making it an optimal choice for creating sequential beauty in water landscapes.
Crown: Double-petal classic
Rounded buds bloom into layered light yellow petals, with a diameter of up to 18 centimeters. Its most distinctive feature is that a single plant can produce more than 15 flowers, creating a continuous viewing effect in water landscaping.
Little Dance Princess: Peach Storm
Deep green waxy leaves set off 33 peach red petals, with a light yellow stain at the base like rouged. This variety has the highest flowering density among lotuses, with 25-30 flowers per square meter of water surface.
Analysis of special rare varieties
Ice Delicate: Yellow荷花Pearl
Peach-shaped buds develop into precious yellowish-green flowers, with petals' tips presenting a transparent texture. This variety requires a specific water temperature (22-28℃) to fully show its color, making it a key cultivation object in professional lotus gardens.
Pink玲珑: Miniature boutique
Rose-colored double-petal flowers with a diameter of only 6-10 centimeters are suitable for container cultivation. Its unique feature is its day-night opening and closing characteristics, blooming in the morning and gradually closing in the afternoon, providing great ornamental interest.
Key points for cultivating lotus varieties
Different lotus varieties have differentiated water depth requirements: small and medium-sized varieties (such as Pink Xi) are suitable for 30-50cm water levels, while large varieties (such as Crown) require 80-120cm water areas. The soil should be mixed with pond mud and bone meal, and the pH value should be maintained at 6.5-7.0 for the most vibrant flowering.
In addition to the varieties detailed in the text, the deep red series of Ruby, the pure white texture of Snow White, and the bowl-shaped flowers of Jade Bowl, among other special varieties, together constitute the colorful world of the lotus family. Whether it is for courtyard landscaping or professional cultivation, understanding the characteristics of varieties is the key to creating a water garden.