About

Features

Life Cycle Perennial
Planting Season Spring
Color Red
Growth Habit Clumping, Upright
Bloom Season Late Summer

Plant Characteristics Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fast Growing, Fragrant
Use Cut Flower Garden
Growing Conditions Drought Tolerant, Outdoor
Plant Resistance Deer, Rabbit

About Australia - Canna Lily Bulbs

Cannaceae

Seed Type Bulb

Australia Canna Lily varieties are an extra tall tropical beauty with dark foliage and bold scarlet blooms. Warm weather lovers, they are tolerant of partial shade but prefer the sun. They’re winter hardy in warmer zones, once the soil and nighttime temperatures are consistently warm.

Planting Information

Planting Australia - Canna Lily Bulbs

Planting Season Spring
Light Requirement Full Sun
Planting Depth Deep Enough to Cover with 2 inches of Soil
Plant Height Up to 72 inches
Plant Spacing 1 to 2 feet
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zones 8, 9, 10, 11
Bulb Size 2 to 3 eyes
View our Canna Lily Planting Guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount
Recommended Coverage
10 Bulbs / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring Up to 3.5 Sq. Ft
2 Bulbs / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring Up to 0.75 Sq. Ft
4 Bulbs / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring Up to 1.5 Sq. Ft

Companions Plants

Companion Plants for Australia - Canna Lily Bulbs