You don’t have to live in a steamy climate to plant, grow, and care for canna lilies.
Close your eyes and imagine a lush, tropical landscape. You probably picture palm trees, large fans of green leaves, and bright, dramatic blooms soaking up the sun.
Maybe you included yourself in this scene, lounging on a beach chair amongst the palm fronds and sipping on a pina colada – or maybe that’s just where I see myself in this scenario!
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The tropical garden is incomplete without these plants – and the pina colada too, if you ask me! Just like birds of paradise and hibiscus, cannas are the epitome of summertime flowers perfectly suited to hot, humid climates.
But they can thrive in more temperate regions with a little more sunlight and some extra effort to protect them from chilly temperatures. You can even slip on some flip flops for the full experience.
Learn how it’s done in your growing zone now! Here’s what we’ll cover:
What Are Canna Lilies?They’re anything but mundane!
In the family Cannaceae, there is only one genus: Canna. Within this small group, a mere 10 species of flowering perennials are found. These are closely related to other tropicals such as ginger, bananas, and birds of paradise.
The common name for this plant is deceiving as none of the members of the genus are true lilies. Learn more about distinguishing true lilies from other species in our guide to planting and growing lilies.
These herbaceous perennials prefer heat and humidity and thrive in many types of soil – in fact, they’ll tolerate clay and sand like champs.
Consistent moisture is a must for cannas.
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