Flor de Loto (Nelumbo) Dream Like

Nelumbo 'Dream Like'

Key Features:

• Fragrance: Ethereal & Sweet

• Color: Bi-Color (Soft Shell Pink with Creamy Yellow/Green Center)

• Growth Type: Large / Tall Variety (The "Statue" Class)

• Flower Style: Multi-Petal (Magnificent Double-Bloom)

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

• Versatility: Large Garden Ponds & in a patio container

Nelumbo 'Dream Like' is a magnificent, large-scale variety that truly lives up to its name with a soft, misty appearance that looks like a painting comes to life. Unlike the miniature "Bowl Lotus" types that sit low to the water, 'Dream Like' is a "Giant" that produces massive, towering leaves and sturdy stems that hold the flowers high in the air. The blooms are exceptionally full and lush, featuring a dreamy gradient of shell-pink petals that fade into a warm, creamy yellow at the base. It is a bold, architectural choice for someone who wants a high-impact plant that creates a dramatic vertical focal point.

Note: Because of its vigorous height and large leaf span, 'Dream Like' requires a deep, wide round pot and performs beautifully as a standalone feature in a patio container .

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Why Nelumbo 'Dream Like' is a Unique Choice

• Dramatic Vertical Scale: This is a variety that demands attention. It grows tall and strong, making it ideal for the back of a pond or as a "privacy screen" when grown in a patio container on a sunny deck.

• Heavy Feeding for Massive Blooms: Because this variety works so hard to produce such large, multi-petaled flowers, it is a heavy feeder. To ensure it has the strength to reach its full height and maintain its glowing colors, add 3 to 4 grams of fertilizer every 3 weeks throughout the growing season.

• The "Mist" Effect: The way the pink and yellow colors blend gives the flower a soft, out-of-focus look that is very peaceful. This "dreamy" quality is most apparent when the plant is grown in a patio container where you can see the color gradient up close.

• Sturdy Structural Leaves: The leaves of 'Dream Like' are large and water-repellent, standing tall on thick stems. They provide a beautiful sound during a rain shower and add a tropical, lush feel to any outdoor space.