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‘The President’ Canna Lily (Canna indica) is a classic with red-orange blooms and large, lush foliage. Long-lasting blooms from mid-summer through frost attract hummingbirds, which adore the nectar-rich flowers. Plant in masses at the back of borders, or in containers to enhance outdoor living spaces.
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low
temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will
survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack
of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
(48-60" tall x 12-24” wide) The hot red blooms of ‘The President’ canna have graced the White House gardens for years. Bold foliage adds a touch of the tropics to any garden and provides structure to perennial beds or container plantings. Deadhead plants throughout the summer to keep cannas blooming their strongest. Easy to grow and widely adaptable, they prefer rich, well-drained soil, plenty of water, and sunny locations. Cannas are hardy in zones 7-10. In cooler regions, they can be grown as annuals, or brought indoors over winter before the first frost. Resistant to deer browsing.
More Information
SKU
HC017740
Common Name
The President Canna Lily
Botanical Name
Canna indica The President
Item Package Size
Bag of 1
Flower Color
Red
Light Requirements
Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time
Mid to late summer
Mature Height
24-36" tall
Bulb Spacing
1 bulb / tuber per sq. ft.
Planting Depth
Plant 2-3" deep.
Soil Type
Average Soil, Sandy Soil, Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil
Attract Butterflies, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Easy To Grow, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Containers
Additional Information
Hardy in zones 8-10 but grown as an annul in zones 1-7
Zones
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Ships As
Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber
Planting Time
Spring / Summer
Ships To Canada
No
Planting Guides
Summer Blooming Bulbs, including popular varieties such as gladiolus and dahlias, are planted in the spring and bloom in the summer. Most of these bulbs are tropical and require warm weather to be planted. There must not be any danger of frost and your ground temperature must have reached 55 degrees Fahrenheit before planting. Many
of our summer blooming bulbs can be planted as perennials in zones 9-10 (zone 8 if mulched), but should be treated as annuals in cooler climates. You can lift them and store them in the fall, or bring patio pots inside before frost. See page 15 of our Planting Guide for a bulb depth planting illustration.
Growing Canna Lilies: Canna Lily bulbs should be planted as annuals in a sunny spot in the ground or in large containers. Water often, as Canna Lilies enjoy moist ground, though constant wetness isn’t necessary. Lift the bulbs before frost and store in a cool, dry place for re-planting the following spring.
View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.
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Perennials and spring-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone. Perennial and spring-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (800) 925-9387 or contact us by email.
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 is a classic with red-orange blooms and large, lush foliage. Long-lasting blooms from mid-summer through frost attract hummingbirds, which adore the nectar-rich flowers. Plant in masses at the back of borders, or in containers to enhance outdoor living spaces.)
