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SERIES 31 | Episode 33
| COMMON NAME | Sacred Lotus |
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| BOTANICAL NAME | Nelumbo nucifera ‘Carolina Queen’ |
| ORIGIN | Tropical and sub-tropical Asia |
| HABIT | Aquatic |
| FEATURES | Majestic pink flowers up to 30cm wide. Large round leaves with the unique ability to repel water. Other cultivars available with different flower colours. |
| USES | Seeds, stems, leaves, flowers and rhizomes are all edible. Great habitat for waterbirds. May help improve water quality through filtration. |
| BEST CLIMATE/POSITION | Warm. Part to full sun. |
| PREFERRED SOIL | Plant into rich, muddy bottomed ponds. |
| PROPAGATION | Plant seeds or divide rhizomes while dormant in late winter. |
| POTENTIAL PROBLEMS | Not suitable for water features with cold, running water. Can spread rapidly. |
| Gardening Australia suggests you consult your local authorities or go to Weeds in Australia to check the weed potential of any plants for your particular area. |
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