Lotus berthelotii deep red-flowered
deep red coral gem
A trailing evergreen sub-shrub to 20cm in height, with silvery leaves palmately divided into narrow segments, and brilliant deep red, beak-like flowers 3-4cm in length, in spring and summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red | Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Trailing
- Genus
Lotus can be annuals, perennials, deciduous or evergreen shrubs, with simple or compound leaves and pea-like flowers that may be solitary or clustered
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Trailing, tender bedding plant for a container or for rock or gravel gardens; requires full sun for flowers, but its foliage is also valued. In cold areas grow as container plant under glass
Propagation
Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No pruning generally required
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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