Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States
Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender, Light Purple, Pink, Purple, White
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Aphids, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Rash
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Rosa blanda
NELUMBO nucifera
Common Name
smooth rose, prairie rose, wild rose, meadow rose
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
In Hindi
Rosa blanda
पवित्र कमल
In German
Rosa blanda
Heiliges Lotus
In French
Rosa blanda
Lotus Sacré
In Spanish
Rosa blanda
loto sagrado
In Greek
ροζ μίγμα
ιερή Lotus
In Portuguese
Rosa blanda
Lotus sagrado
In Polish
Rosa blanda
Sacred Lotus
In Latin
Rosa blanda
sacra Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nelumbonaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Rose and Sacred Lotus
Season and care of Meadow Rose and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Rose and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sacred Lotus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Rose is Loam, Sand and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.
Meadow Rose and Sacred Lotus Physical Information
Meadow Rose and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Rose height is 250.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Rose and Sacred Lotus are as follows:
Meadow Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Purple, Pink, Purple and White
Meadow Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Sacred Lotus flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose and Coral
- Sacred Lotus leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Care of Meadow Rose and Sacred Lotus
Care of Meadow Rose and Sacred Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Meadow Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.