Lotus Red Flash 140MM

Lotus berthelotii 'Red Flash'

I am Lotus Red Flash. My family originated from the Canary Islands.

Habit Groundcover - Stunning red flowers

Plant family Fabaceae

I am ‘Red Flash’, a ground covering plant with a trailing habit featuring scarlet red flowers that resemble the beak of a parrot. My delicate foliage has a dense texture and will soften the look of any planting. I am ideal for rockeries and container planting. My trailing habit makes me ideal for hanging baskets, for cascading over retaining walls or as a ground cover including in rockeries. I thrive in bright conditions. I have a naturally showy, tidy appearance and require minimal maintenance.

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I am a groundcover with a rambling habit well suited to rockeries, hillsides and to trail over retaining walls

I produce upright bright scarlet flowers resembling parrots beaks in summer attracting nectar feeding birds

I thrive in hanging baskets, pots and containers but am just as happy planted out in the garden

Features

Ideal light: Full Sun to Part ShadeI thrive in full sun to part shade

Height: 0.2m Width: 1m(Size at point of sale approx. 35cm including pot)

Water needs: Low (once established)I need minimal water once established

I am happy in most neutral to acidic soils and prefer soils that are well drained

Frost tolerance: Low

Plant features

Coastal tolerant Scarlet Red flowers Grey Green foliage Flowers Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec

Plant me:

In garden beds and general landscaping
In pots and other containers
In hanging baskets

Tips for success

I benefit from a regular feed with a high nitrogen fertiliser

Suggested spacing: 0.6m apart.

Full Sun to Part Shade (4+ hours of direct sun)

Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.

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