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Canna Lily Bulbs
For the North American gardener wishing to achieve a tropical look without the help of a
tropical climate, the Canna Lily can't be beat.
Gardeners love them first of all for their
foliage. There are emerald greens, coppers, burgandies, and even lemon lime stripe. The
leaves are ovoid, thick and dense. Out of the foliage rises stalks of vibrant Iris-like
flowers in truly tropical shades of pink, salmon, yellow, and crimson.
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There are dwarf
Canna Lilies which reach about 2 1/2' in height and may be grown in containers, but the
majority are quite large border subjects, growing as high as 7'.
Canna Lilies thrive in full sun to light shade and must be watered heavily during the
flowering season. Plant tubers 5" deep in spring and enjoy the spectacular display all
summer long. In colder zones, Canna Lily bulbs must be dug up and stored for replanting,
but where it is temperate, they may be left undisturbed.
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