My aim is to let the public know that Nelumbo is found growing wild much farther north than is widely known. Establishing this lotus in cultivation is of interest especially to those in cold climates. Not only is ex-situ conservation important but the use of N. komarovii in creating new, more cold-hardy hybrids also has great potential.

I was able to obtain some seeds several years ago (originally from Vladivostok Botanical Garden sent to a grower in Germany to a contact in Florida USA who sent them to me) because of my special interest in them.