Mystery Lotus?

[Linus_Cello]

I bought this as Green Stage on Tianshan Mountain (preplanted at Lilypons). I think I got a different lotus.

First, this lotus is too large; over 5 feet, and the flower is about 6 feet. You can compare it to a lotus "chastity" which is behind it and to the left. Their catalog lists this as a "M" lotus, and this seems more like a large, both in height and leaf size. Second, there is a tinge of pink in the flower; it may be that the pink will disappear with age.

Thoughts on what this is? Labelled properly, or not?

 

[bettasngoldfish]

Wow, That thing is huge! I have no clue what it is, sorry....

 

[HARO]

It'g gorgeous, that's what it is!!!!
John

@Linus_Cello Google 'Nucifera alba plena' for a comparison.

 

[Linus_Cello]

It'g gorgeous, that's what it is!!!!
John

@Linus_Cello Google 'Nucifera alba plena' for a comparison.

I don't think it's alba plena, not as "double" as plena.

Heard back from Lilypons. They think it was mislabelled, and will give me store credit. They told me to keep it, but I don't want it since it's too big; will try to return it in the fall (one less lotus to winterize).

 

[HARO]

I don't think it's alba plena, not as "double" as plena.

Heard back from Lilypons. They think it was mislabelled, and will give me store credit. They told me to keep it, but I don't want it since it's too big; will try to return it in the fall (one less lotus to winterize).

I agree, but it's the closest I could find.
John

 

[Linus_Cello]

I agree, but it's the closest I could find.
John

Lilypons replied that they think it's "Decorated Lantern." I see the resemblance, but this website says it's a small plant:
http://tenmilecreeknursery.com/decorated-lantern-p-123.html

 

[addy1]

If you want to get rid of I will take it, but it can't be dug up until the leaves die off. It would fit well into my lotus tub. Mine stay outside year round. 300 gallon tank with around a foot of kitty litter in it. The water does freeze down almost to the litter, but the lotus grow back every spring.

I have a small foot print lotus that has taken over one of my ponds, it jumped its pot, In the fall I could send you some tubers from it. The flower is white, one of those dwarf lotus.