5 Lotus Seeds

Lotus Seeds for Sale – Blue, Soft Pink, Apricot Yellow & Pink

Looking for lotus seeds for sale? Create a serene water garden at home with these vigorous Nelumbo nucifera seeds. Ideal for patio tubs, small ponds, and koi water features, lotus delivers large, sculptural leaves and elegant blooms with a long summer display.

Why Choose Lotus (Nelumbo)?

• 🌸 Iconic, showy flowers – striking centerpiece for ponds and patio containers
• ☀️ Sun-loving and heat tolerant – thrives with 6–8 hours of direct sun
• 🏺 Great for containers – start in tubs and move to ponds when established
• 📦 Fresh, viable seed – fast U.S. shipping, clean and sealed for quality

What’s in the Pack?

Choose from four color options—Blue, Soft Pink, Apricot Yellow, or Pink. Each pack contains fresh lotus seeds cleaned and sealed for viability. Suitable for beginners and experienced water-gardeners alike.

Planting Instructions

• Best Time to Start: Spring to early summer once water temperatures reach ≥70°F (21°C).
• Scarify: Gently file the hard seed coat until the lighter inner layer is just visible; avoid damaging the embryo.
• Soak: Place seeds in warm water (75–86°F / 24–30°C). Change water daily. Seeds swell in 24–48 hours and usually sprout in 3–7 days.
• Potting Soil: Use heavy clay/loam (no fluffy potting mix). Add a thin sand cap to keep water clear.
• Depth: Press seed ~1/2 inch (1–1.5 cm) into soil; submerge with 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) of water above the soil. Increase gradually to 8–18 inches (20–45 cm) after several floating leaves form.
• Light: Full sun (6–8 hours daily) is essential for flowering.
• Fertilizer: Begin after first floating leaves; use aquatic fertilizer tabs monthly during the growing season.
• Protection: Keep sprouting seeds away from fish until leaves reach the surface.
• Growing Zone: USDA 4–10 perennial outdoors; in colder zones grow in containers and overwinter tubers frost-free.

FAQs

Will lotus started from seed bloom in the first year?

In warm climates and long seasons, first-year blooms are possible; most plants reach their best flowering from year two as the tuber matures.

Do seedlings match the exact parent color?

Seed-grown lotus are genetically variable. Expect shades within the selected color family (blue/pink/yellow), but not an exact named-cultivar match.

Container or pond—which should I use?

Start in a 2–5 gal (8–20 L) container with heavy loam. After several floating leaves, move to a larger tub or pond with 12–18 in (30–45 cm) of water above the soil.

Are lotus safe with koi and goldfish?

Yes—lotus are fish-safe. Protect young shoots until foliage reaches the surface to prevent nibbling.

What water and air temperatures do they prefer?

Warm conditions speed growth: 75–86°F (24–30°C) water and consistent summer heat encourage faster establishment and earlier flowering.

Are these hardy or tropical?

Nelumbo nucifera is hardy as a perennial in USDA zones 4–10. In colder zones, grow in containers and overwinter tubers indoors.

Where to buy lotus seeds for sale?

At Seeds World, you can choose fresh lotus seeds in popular color options with fast U.S. shipping. We include clear, beginner-friendly instructions so your plants establish quickly and bloom reliably.