{"product_id":"golden-lotus-seeds","title":"Bird's-foot trefoil (Golden Lotus) – 100+ Seeds (SUMMER)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBird’s-foot Trefoil, also called Golden Lotus, produces clusters of golden-yellow, pea-shaped flowers above small green leaflets. Some buds and petals develop orange or reddish markings, adding warmth to the yellow display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts low, spreading stems soften border edges, fill spaces in rock gardens and spill gently over container rims. This perennial suits sunny, informal planting and provides nectar for visiting bees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Flowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small yellow blooms appear in clusters above the foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow, Spreading Growth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Useful along borders, pathways and between rocks.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBee Friendly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nectar-rich flowers attract bees to the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModest Feeding Needs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grows well without frequent fertiliser applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainer Suitable:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Creates a relaxed display in pots and troughs.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually 2–4 weeks; some seeds may take longer\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 15°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e At least 6 hours of direct sunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A 10–12-inch pot for one established plant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e About 12–18 inches between plants\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Commonly around 8–12 inches, with spreading stems\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Well-draining mix with low to moderate fertility\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In Lahore, Faisalabad, Islamabad and Rawalpindi, start seeds from February to March, or from October to November after summer heat has eased. In Karachi and southern Punjab, November to January generally offers milder conditions. In colder northern and hilly areas, sow from March to May as severe winter cold eases. Adjust these windows to local temperatures and protect seed trays from strong heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Sow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoak the seeds in room-temperature water for around 24 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFill small pots or seed tray cells with fine, moist seed starter mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow thinly and cover with a light sprinkling of mix, no deeper than ¼ inch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater gently and keep the surface lightly moist until seedlings appear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThin crowded seedlings once they are large enough to handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGradually introduce established seedlings to outdoor conditions, then transplant with their roots intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeds can also be sown directly into a prepared pot or garden bed. Keep the area free of weeds while the seedlings establish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater regularly during establishment, then allow the upper soil to begin drying between waterings. Established plants tolerate short dry periods, although containers need closer attention. After a flowering flush, lightly shorten untidy stems while leaving healthy leafy growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the potting mix is very poor, add a small amount of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/vermicompost-fertilizer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVermicompost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before planting. Avoid frequent nitrogen-rich feeding, which can encourage leaves at the expense of flowers. Plants generally need little pest treatment. If pests appear, identify them before using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/neem-oil-for-plants\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeem Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e according to its label, and avoid spraying open flowers visited by bees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal Gardener Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePull weeds carefully around young plants, which establish slowly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtect newly transplanted seedlings from harsh afternoon heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaise pots off surfaces where rainwater collects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeave room for the stems to spread around neighbouring plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering and Display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow Bird’s-foot Trefoil near the front of a sunny border or among stones where its yellow clusters remain visible. In containers, position it near the edge so the stems can soften the rim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove faded flower clusters if you want to limit seed formation. Avoid cutting the whole plant back to bare stems, as healthy leafy growth helps it recover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Golden Lotus the same as the lotus grown in water?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Bird’s-foot Trefoil belongs to the pea family and grows in ordinary soil. It does not need a pond, submerged pot or water-filled container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill plants grown from seed flower in their first year?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey can, particularly when started early enough to establish before the flowering season. Later sowings may spend their first season developing roots and foliage, with a fuller display the following year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat happens to the plant during winter?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn colder areas, the foliage may die back while the roots remain alive. Keep the planting area well drained and wait for fresh growth in spring before removing a plant that appears dormant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bird’s-foot Trefoil, Birdsfoot Trefoil, Golden Lotus, Eggs and Bacon, Bird’s-foot Clover, Lotus corniculatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moji Mall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46319121039582,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/8353\/2254\/files\/Bird-s-foot_trefoil_Plant.jpg?v=1790393141","url":"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/golden-lotus-seeds","provider":"Moji Mall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}