Lotus hirsutus
By siris
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Lotus hirsutus is a small glaucus leaved shrub. I grew from seed flowered in June. The white flowers are clover-like with a touch of pink.
And now August producing masses of seed in pods which are “polished” brown, quite decorative.
I do like this shrub.
7 Aug, 2022
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I used to have this many moons ago. it is a lovely plant.
8 Aug, 2022
Looks like it has survived the drought well. I shall have to try it!
8 Aug, 2022
Yes, it seems a good one for the heat.
8 Aug, 2022
Might be one of those woody stem plants that get leggy and dont like to be cut back into the old wood. Will see, its getting a trim after its finished its display.
9 Aug, 2022
Agree, it’s very versatile. Let’s know how it likes the pruning session.
10 Aug, 2022
It's a pretty little thing but I u never have guessed it was a lotus. I always imagined them to be something like a water lily - how wrong can you get???
10 Aug, 2022
That is lovely, I lost one a few years ago but could never remember the name, now I know what to look for, Siris you are a gem, x
12 Aug, 2022
So do I Siris!
12 Aug, 2022
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What a versatile plant Siris...the seeds look like hazel nuts.
8 Aug, 2022