
Canna
'Australia'
Australian Canna
Family |
Cannaceae |
Genus |
Canna |
Cultivar |
'Australia' |
Category |
Annuals, Tropicals |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
7 - 10 |
Height |
1.2 - 1.5 m |
Spread |
45 - 60 cm |
Landscape |
Works well massed or as a border. |
Cultivation |
Very high moisture needs; do not let dry out between watering. Suitable for bogs and water gardens. Plant outside in early summer in a sheltered location in full sun. Keep soil wet in dry weather. Benefits from a monthly application of high potassium fertilizer. When frost blackens the foliage in autumn, lift the rhizomes; over winter store frost-free in barely moist peat-free soil or leaf mould. In milder conditions, leave in the ground and cover with dry mulch. |
Pests |
Japanese beetles, caterpillars, slugs and snails may be pests to the plant. |
Leaf Description |
Burgundy showy foliage. |
Flower Description |
Bright red flowers. |