Definitely plant the lotus in a large container, round or oval, without holes. Otherwise, as noted, they will take over your pond. Don't put them in a container with corners (e.g. square, rectangular, etc.) as the growing tip will die if it gets trapped in a corner. I keep my lotus (
Chuwan basu(var) -
Nelumbo nucifera) in the pond year round, but trim the dead foliage and drop the containers to the bottom of the deep end for the winter. Absolutely stunning flower!!
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