Lotus Flower (5) Seeds &ndash; Nelumbo Nucifera &ndash; Sacred Water Lily - Flower Seeds This listing is for 5 seeds of this wonderful plant. Germination instructions are included with every purchase. The sacred lotus is a lovely aquatic plant that reveals luxurious and exotic, fragrant flowers above the waterline in the heat of late spring and summer. The large fragrant flowers are often striped yellow or white on the bases of each petal. Bees and butterflies are particularly fond of these wonderful flowers. Protect the roots from ever freezing or completely drying out. Full sun and summer warmth is vital for flowering; if summer temperatures never reach 75F/24C, little or no flower production may be seen. Typically these tropical plants are grown in containers in pools and removed when cool temperatures return in autumn and overwintered inside while dormant. The root tubers and seeds are a culinary delight in Chinese cooking, and Buddhists give great religious significance to the sacred lotus. The Botany Seeds Company is a specialist seed merchant of rare and unusual seeds from around the world. Seeds are supplied in re-sealable plastic bags to keep costs down for the customer, and reduce the environmental impact of our service. Delivery will be by standard second class mail, in protective jiffy bags. We dispatch orders received by 4pm UK time the same day.