Canna Tropicanna. Seriously, can you even imagine a more electrifying plant?! Just snip off the flowers and savors the rest of the plant's natural beauty. Canna Elite Fogo Sunset. Canna Stuttgart. That's exactly what you get with Canna Stuttgart in your midst! Canna Golden Lucifer.
Well, there's no need to compromise with this extravagant cultivar! Cannas reliably produce stunning flowers from July to September. Canna Elite Orange Magic. Oh, make sure you take the time to admire the engaging details of this beauty up close! Canna Elite Chocolate Sunrise. Super easy to grow, Cannas reliably produce gorgeous flowers from July to September. Canna Musifolia. Canna Fire Dragon. Easy to grow in gardens and containers. Canna Elite Moonshine. Canna Elite Star Ship. Canna Elite Morning Star.
Canna Elite Orange Chocolate. Canna Orange Beauty. Have we caught your attention yet? Plant these beauties at the back of your flower bed, or use them as a living fence. Cannas reliably produce lovely flowers from July to September. Canna The President. Canna Elite Beauty Fruity. So, what's the catch? Well, it's nearly impossible to decide which variety to plant, but don't worry!
Where to Plant Cannas are statuesque plants with enormous leaves and flowers that follow suit. When to Plant Plant your Canna Lily rhizomes outdoors from late spring to early summer after the danger of frost has passed. How to Plant Choose a location where the soil drains well, and your Cannas will receive full sun for the best performance. If water puddles remain 5—6 hours after a hard rain in your outdoor planting spot, scout out another site or amend the soil with organic material to improve the drainage.
Fill containers, if using, with good quality, well-drained soil. Water during dry spells and deadhead to keep plants flowering for as long as possible. Once the foliage starts to break down in autumn, fold this over the crown of the plant and then cover with a thick layer of straw.
Alternatively, dig your canna up and overwinter in a cool, frost-free place, and plant out the following year. Watch Keith Hayward of Hart Cannas explain how to care for cannas, including when to water them and how to overwinter them:. Divide canna lilies in spring before planting them back outside in the garden, or dig them up if you have overwintered them outside wait for all risk of frost to pass, first.
Remove sections of rhizomes with at least two or three growing points, and pot on. Canna lilies are trouble free if grown in the right conditions. The biggest problem you will encounter is plants that are too happy — in a few years plants can fill a dustbin-sized pot. In recent years cannas have been affected by canna virus. Try to buy plants from virus-free suppliers. The flowers are relatively small but a shocking pink colour that really catches the eye.
Surround it with green-leaved plants to help the foliage stand out. Reaches 2m in height. The warm yellow flowers have bright pink spots, set against rich green foliage.
This striking variety has blazing orange-red flowers and intense bronze-green foliage. The large green leaves resemble those of bananas. Watering a couple of times a week depending on rainfall in your area will be necessary to get the most growth out of your canna lilies.
The spent flowers do not need to be removed unless you prefer a tidier appearance. Canna lilies produce clusters or round black seeds after they are done flowering. Birds are attracted to these seeds; therefore you may leave them on the plant if you wish to attract birds to your yard. Gardeners in hardiness zones will need to store the canna lily rhizomes over winter. They will need to store the bulbs if they want to plant the same bulbs the following year.
To store canna lilies, you will need to dig up the rhizomes before the first hard frost of the fall. A light frost will not kill the rhizomes but may damage the foliage.
With a shovel or garden spade dig up the entire clump of rhizomes. Remove as much soil from the rhizomes as you can. Allow the rhizomes to dry in a warm and dry location. Once the soil and excess moisture are no longer present on the rhizomes you may store them.
You will want to store the rhizomes in a location protected from frost and moisture during the winter months. A container that allows for some airflow is important. You may store them in your home, garage, or basement depending on the temperature and moisture of those locations. Now that you know the basics of growing canna lily bulbs, canna you dig it and get ready to add these tropical beauties to your garden? For a truly tropical feel, plant canna lilies with other warm-weather favorites like caladium , elephant ears , calla lilies , and pineapple lilies.
Elephant Ears are a perfect tropical companion for canna lilies, read more about growing these warm climate favorites here. If you need any help with gardening or if you have plant-related questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to Jenny San Filippo. She can provide you with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed with your next project!
Often grown for their dramatic foliage - large banana like leaves - Cannas are vibrant tender perennials that provide a strong ornamental interest and immediately give a touch of the tropics in the garden or containers. Impossibly exotic, they bloom prolifically from mid summer to the first frost in a flamboyant array of colors varying from red, orange, yellow, pink or cream.
Their architectural shapes and eye-catching colors make them perfect for planting as focal plants or massed to create a tropical effect. Easy to grow, they stand proud and bold provided some basic rules are respected. Canna 'Lucifer'. Canna 'Musifolia'. Canna 'Richard Wallace'. Canna 'Ambassadour'. Canna 'City of Portland'. Canna 'Phasion'. Canna 'Erebus'. Canna 'Picasso'. Canna 'Apricot Dream'. Canna 'Toucan Dark Orange'.
Canna 'Rosemond Coles'. Canna indica 'Purpurea'. Canna Pretoria'. Canna 'Tropicanna Gold'. View Garden. While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates.
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