Without a doubt, lotus (Nelumbo sp.) are the most stunning plant in the pond and water garden. Some varieties produce leaves up to 24" in diameter and grow over 4' tall. Their blooms may open up to 12" across and are very fragrant. They are winter hardy as long as they are submerged below the ice.

We have many varieties of Lotus plants available at our location for sale by June 1st. But because they are fragile, we do not ship them.
Your pump should circulate the volume of your pond a minimum of once every 2 hours, ideally once every hour or more if you have a moderate to heavy fish load.
Your pump should circulate the volume of your pond a minimum of once every 2 hours, ideally once every hour or more if you have a moderate to heavy fish load.
Great Blue Herons are typically solitary birds, so placing a lifelike heron decoy at the edge of your pond often deters them from visiting your pond and eating your fish. If you have a heron that lives near your pond, moving your decoy around from time helps to maintain illusion.