Do you deadhead the flower when it finished blooming ? I got my very
first lotus bloom 2 days ago, a giant sunburst. Another flower stalk is
half way up.

Years ago I was told that deadheading would give you more flowers. I did it
for sevral yearrs and didn't notice a ny second blooms. I also missed the
pods....I like those very much, and they need time to develop Jerri

http://www.fringeweb.com/Ponds/JerrisPond