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Gorgeous looking foliage of the Canna Lily Russian Red bulb plant |
Origin: Southern United States and south to northern Argentina
Family: Cannaceae (canna)
Light: Full sun
Height: 6-12'
Spacing: 1.5-2'
Blooms: Rose-mauve, mid-Spring
Foliage: Large, burgundy
Soil: Rich, keep moist
Water: Tolerates wetness
Fertilizer: Once a month with 10-10-10
Pest / Disease: Japanese beetles, bud rot, rust, mosaic
Propagation: Rhizome division, seeds
Uses: Large container, center of flower bed, center of formal garden,
fencing, hedges
Comments: Canna Lily Russian Red is a statute tropical perennial that
is very easy to grow as they need only 6 hours of sunshine. They
are beautiful tall plants and they multiply fast. Remove spent flowers
from plant to
promote new growth. Protect from strong wind.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8-11 |
