Tips on Planting and Growing Lotus Camellia Red 826. A vase of lotus blooms. Lotus seeds are delicious, nutritious — and fun. Taking a deeper look at Nelumbo nucifera. ‘Mankala pathum’ grows exceptionally well in a 10-inch pot. (hybridized by Dr. Nopchai Chansilpa) ‘Pink-a-licious’ is a new hybrid by Ten Mile Creek Nursery. [Show slideshow]