How to Grow and Care for Lotus Vines
Lotus maculatus 'Gold Flame'
The Lotus Vine, or Golden Parrot's Beak is a deciduous, tender perennial plant from the Canary Islands
that is most often grown as an annual plant.
The foliage consists of fine, silvery blue, needle like 2" leaves.
Lotus Vines will grow 6"-8" tall, with a three foot spread.
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Lotus Vines are excellent for growing in hanging baskets or planters, as a creeping ground cover plant or allow them to cascade down a rockery or from the top of a wall for a stunning affect.
They produce lots of bright, 1" golden yellow flowers tipped with red or orange from late spring through early summer and occasionally again in early fall when the temperatures begin to cool.
Growing Requirements for Lotus Vines
For the best flowering, Lotus Vine plants should be grown in an area with full sun,
except in areas with very hot summers where they will need some shade during the afternoon.
Lotus vines will tolerate most slightly acidic soil types as long as it is drains fast.
Water regularly and thoroughly until your Lotus Vine is well established.
Once established, these plants are fairly drought tolerant but grow best when watered regularly.
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Feed your Lotus Vine when new growth begins in early spring, using a balanced, slow release type fertilizer.
Pinch Lotus Vines to induce branching and prune them in the spring to keep them neat.
Golden Parrot's Beak Lotus maculatus 'Gold Flame'
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