How much do lotus seedlings cost? Which varieties are good to choose?

Lotus, also called lianhua, water hibiscus, fuqu, etc., is one of China's top ten famous flowers. Its blooms are very beautiful, in colors such as red, pink, white and purple, or with colored patterns and edging. Many people want to grow a pot of it to beautify their lives and cultivate their character. So, how much are lotus seedling prices?

I. Introduction to lotus!

1. Where is lotus the city flower?

Lotus is the city flower of 7 cities: Jinan and Jining in Shandong, Xiaogan and Honghu in Hubei, Xuchang in Henan, Zhaoqing in Guangdong, and Jiujiang in Jiangxi. It is also the national flower of India and Vietnam. Before Macao, China's return, when the regional flag and emblem of the special administrative region were formulated, the lotus was also chosen as the design.

2. When does lotus bloom?

Lotus generally blooms from June to September, opening in the morning and closing in the evening each day. The exact blooming time varies with variety and climate; in some places it blooms as early as May.

II. How much do lotus seedlings cost?

Lotus seedlings vary in price depending on origin, variety and specification. According to information provided by Baidu Aicaigou, 597 Miaomu Wang and China Supplier Network, the price of lotus seedlings is mostly between 2-3 yuan each. If the flower form is good, the flowering period is long and there are many flower color series, the price is higher, and some can sell for 6-10 yuan each. The specific price is subject to the local market.

III. Which lotus varieties are good to choose?

There are many lotus varieties; traditional varieties number more than 200, and new varieties keep emerging. You can choose according to your own preferences.

1. Choose according to plant size: choose large and medium flower types or small flower types. Any variety with a flower diameter not exceeding 12 cm, an average erect leaf diameter not exceeding 24 cm and an average height not exceeding 33 cm is a small variety, such as Meihong Chongtai, Qinglian Guniang, Xiaowufei, etc. If any one indicator of a small variety is exceeded, it is classified as a large or medium plant type variety, such as Wufei Lian, an outstanding one among large lotuses, whose largest flower diameter can reach more than 35 cm.

2. Choose according to the number of petals: choose single, semi-double or double. Single-petal types have 2-20 petals, such as Gudai Lian, Huohua, Donghu Honglian, etc.; semi-double types have 21-59 petals, such as Tangwan, Antouchun, Fenwanlian, etc.; double types have 60-190 petals, such as Qianban Lian, the variety with the most petals among lotuses, generally with 1000 to 2000 petals and up to more than 3000 petals at most.

3. Choose according to flower color: choose single color or compound color. Single colors are red, white, purple, yellow, blue, pink, etc., such as Moling Qiuse, the yellowest lotus variety in the world; compound colors are white with red, pink with white, mixed colors, interlaced colors, etc., such as Cuigai Huazhang, the lotus variety with the most colors in the world, having 4 colors: red, white, yellow and green.

4. Choose according to flowering period: you can choose one that blooms early. Generally speaking, lotus mostly blooms from June to September. Among them, Jinzhu Luoyupan is the earliest-blooming lotus variety in the world and can bloom in early May under normal circumstances.

The above is an introduction to lotus seedling prices and varieties. We hope it is useful to everyone.