How to prune nelumbo 'mrs. perry d. slocum'

Deadhead through summer; cut back dead stems in autumn after frost or early spring. Sever spent flower stalks and dead foliage 5–10 cm (2–4 in) above the waterline. Avoid any cuts below water. Remove seed pods if you want to maximize bloom energy for this double-flowered variety.

Deadhead weekly in summer; full cut-back once annually. This large cultivar lotus needs the same care as the species: deadhead spent double blooms through summer to encourage further flowering, and cut back dead foliage in autumn or early spring. Always leave stems several centimetres above the waterline — the hollow stems will admit water and rot the rhizome if cut below the surface.

Sever spent flower stalks and dead foliage 5–10 cm (2–4 in) above the waterline. Avoid any cuts below water. Remove seed pods if you want to maximize bloom energy for this double-flowered variety.