Exquisite lotus main attraction in Monet Pool

Posted July 25, 2008 by Joe Tomocik, Former Aquatic Collection Curator

Nelumbo ‘Perry’s Giant Sunburst’ with charming creamy-yellow flowers is the main attraction in the Monet Garden pool. It is near the north entrance to the Japanese Garden amongst a mix of classical hardy waterlilies. ‘Perry’s Giant Sunburst’ was hybridized by lotus king Perry D. Slocum.

‘Perry’s Giant Sunburst’ waterlily