It is not likely that you will be growing these in the pond (it's a little cold in the UK), however Nelumbo nucifera is a fascinating plant. The Lotus flower pictured is a hybrid, 'Mrs Perry Slocum'. In India they are an important symbol in religion particularly the white flowering varieties. We just think they are wonderful.
You could of course grow them in a hothouse, if you had the space. Read more about Lotus flowers on the Nurseries Online UK website Lotus Page.
And you might like to check out the information on water lilies as well, now these you can grow in the UK.
