How to prune nelumbo 'baby doll'

Deadhead through summer; remove dead stems in autumn or early spring. Cut spent flower stems and dead foliage 5 cm (2 in) above the waterline. Divide container-grown rhizomes every 2–3 years in spring when growth resumes, keeping at least one growing tip per division.

Deadhead as needed through summer; annual removal of dead stems. Baby Doll is a miniature lotus well suited to pots and tub ponds. Pruning needs are minimal: deadhead faded blooms through summer and cut back any frost-killed stems in autumn or early spring, always leaving stubs above the waterline. The small rhizomes are easy to damage, so prune sparingly and avoid disturbing the growing tips.

Cut spent flower stems and dead foliage 5 cm (2 in) above the waterline. Divide container-grown rhizomes every 2–3 years in spring when growth resumes, keeping at least one growing tip per division.