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Canna ‘Australia’ (Canna Lily)

Canna Lily 'Australia', Canna x generalis 'Australia'

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Canna 'Australia', Indian Shot 'Australia', Canna Lily 'Australia', Canna x generalis 'Australia', Canna Lily bulbs, Canna lilies, Pink Canna Lilies, Pink Flowers, Salmon Canna Lilies, Salmon Flowers

Regarded as one of the best tall, dark-leaved cannas, Canna ‘Australia’ boasts large, deep red flowers from mid-summer to fall. They sit atop long, burgundy-black stalks which rise above the lush foliage of brilliant, deep chocolate brown leaves, beautifully adorned with jagged silver bands. The spectacular foliage provides considerable ornamental interest when the plant is not in flower. A splendid canna lily that is perfect for the sunny border where it will make a bold statement.

  • Grows up to 4-5 ft tall (120-180 cm) and 18-24 in. wide (45-60 cm). The bigger the tuber, the more chance it will produce larger plants and more spectacular flowers.
  • Performs best in full sun in organically rich, moist, and well-drained soils.
  • Canna Lilies look their best when massed along walls or hedges or in garden beds where they proudly stand out. Spectacular on a patio, they are well suited to container growing.
  • Very sensitive to frost, this Canna Lily is a tender perennial that is only hardy to zones 8-11. Therefore, in cooler areas, its bulb will have to be dug up before the first frost and stored indoors over the winter in a dry place before being replanted in spring.
  • Cannas are largely free of pests but in the USA, special care has to be provided to protect their leaves from the damage eventually caused by the Canna Leaf Roller. Keep an eye out for Japanese beetles, caterpillars, slugs and snails which may chew on the foliage.
  • Deadhead Cannas throughout the growing season to keep them blooming for as long as possible.

Learn How To Plant, Care and Grow Splendid Canna Lilies

Cannas are flamboyant 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 midsummer to the first frost. Easy to grow, they stand proud and bold - provided some basic rules are respected.
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Requirements

Hardiness 8 - 11
Heat Zones 1 - 12
Climate Zones 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Cannaceae
Genus Canna
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 4' - 5'
(120cm - 150cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 24" (60cm)
Maintenance Average
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Traditional Garden
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Canna 'Ra', Indian Shot 'Ra', Canna Lily 'Ra', Water Canna 'Ra', Aquatic Canna Lily 'Ra', Canna glauca 'Ra', Canna Lily bulbs, Canna lilies, Yellow Canna Lilies,Yellow flowers
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Canna 'Valentine', Indian Shot 'Valentine', Canna Lily 'Valentine', Canna x generalis 'Valentine', Canna Lily bulbs, Canna lilies, Red Canna Lilies, Red Flowers
Canna Richard Wallace, Indian Shot Richard Wallace, Canna Lily 'Richard Wallace', Canna 'Canary Bird', Canna 'King Midas', Canna Lily bulbs, Canna lilies, Yellow Canna Lilies, Yellow Flowers
Canna 'Toucan Dark Orange', Indian Shot 'Toucan Dark Orange', Cana Lily 'Toucan Dark Orange, Canna Lily Canna lilies, Orange Canna Lilies, Red Canna Lilies
Canna 'Rosemond Coles', Indian Shot 'Rosemond Coles', Canna Lily 'Rosemond Coles', Canna x generalis 'Rosemond Coles', Canna Lily bulbs, Canna lilies, Yellow Canna Lilies, Red Canna Lilies, Bicolor Canna Lilies
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. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 8 - 11
Heat Zones 1 - 12
Climate Zones 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Cannaceae
Genus Canna
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 4' - 5'
(120cm - 150cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 24" (60cm)
Maintenance Average
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Traditional Garden
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