USDA: 8a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H4 - G2 Australia: 2 - 5
Care Level
Height
1.2 - 1.5 m (4 - 5 ft)
Spread
60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light
full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture
average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type
clay to sandy
Soil pH
acidic to alkaline
Description
Canna 'Australia' (canna lily) bears showy, bright red, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms. This "bulb, corm or tuber" is clump forming and has dark fuchsia and black foliage that is showy, glossy and bold textured. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning "bulb, corm or tuber" which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses
Bedding plant, border, container, foundation, pond, specimen and tropical.
Special Characteristics
This "bulb, corm or tuber" attracts hummingbirds to your garden. Canna 'Australia' tolerates wet sites.
Cautions
With its fast growth rate, Canna 'Australia' (canna lily) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.
