Lotus
‘Flame’
- Ornamental ground cover.
- Striking flower colour.
- Will trail over walls and rockeries.
Botanical name Lotus bertholetti Flame
Height 20cm
Spread 90cm
Full sun
Full sun/part shade
Botanical name Lotus bertholetti Flame
Plant uses
- Mass plant as a fast growing ground cover in a sunny location with good drainage.
- Contemporary gardens, mixed perennial borders or cascading over walls and embankments.
- Containers and hanging baskets as well as general garden use
Cultural care
Grows well in most soil types which are well draining and in a sunny location. No pruning generally required. An application of slow release fertiliser during spring would be beneficial to overall performance. Give protection from frosts.