Flor de Loto (Nelumbo) Golden Apple

Nelumbo 'Golden Apple'

Key Features:

• Fragrance: Warm & Sweet (Reminiscent of Apple Pie)

• Color: Rich Buttery Yellow / Golden

• Growth Type: Medium to Tall Variety (Vigorous & Upright)

• Flower Style: Multi-Petal (Double-Bloom, 50+ Petals)

• Sun Requirement: Full Sun (Minimum 6+ Hours)

• Versatility: Garden Ponds or in a patio container

Nelumbo 'Golden Apple' is a cheerful, high-performance variety nicknamed for its warm, buttery-yellow glow and rounded, "apple-like" flower shape. Unlike the delicate miniatures, this is a robust grower that reaches a medium-to-tall height, making it a reliable choice for creating a lush vertical accent. The flowers are densely packed with ruffled petals that hold their shape beautifully, even in the heat of mid-summer. It is particularly prized for its strength as a cut flower, allowing you to bring its sunny, golden beauty indoors.

Note: To support its upright growth, 'Golden Apple' needs a sturdy, round pot at least 16 inches wide and performs exceptionally well as a standalone focal point in a patio container .

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Why Nelumbo 'Golden Apple' is a Unique Choice

• Exceptional Bloom Shape: The "multi-petal" structure creates a heavy, rounded blossom that looks more like a peony than a traditional lotus. Its buttery yellow hue is often described as one of the "truest" yellows in the lotus world.

• Heavy Feeding for Prolific Blooms: Because 'Golden Apple' is such a strong bloomer, it requires significant energy. To keep those 50+ petals appearing consistently, add 3 to 4 grams of fertilizer every 3 weeks throughout the peak growing season.

• A High-Impact Patio Star: While it can grow tall (3 feet or more), its tidy growth habit makes it very easy to manage in a patio container . It creates a "wall of yellow" that brightens up corners of a deck or balcony.

• Lasting Decorative Value: Even after the petals fall, the seed pods of 'Golden Apple' are particularly attractive. They can be left on the plant for a structural look or dried for use in long-lasting floral arrangements.