Canna lilies introduced themselves to me in the spring of 2016, my first year in Hendersonville. I was contemplating my small yard, wondering how I could plant everything I wanted. As the weather grew ...
After our long colorless winter, many gardeners are dreaming of creating a lush, colorful garden in their backyard. With their large banana-like leaves and tall spikes of brilliant flowers, Canna ...
We have orange canna lilies with reddish leaves. They grow 4 to 5 feet tall each year, and I cut them back in October before the first frost. They will need thinning out soon, so I want to know when ...
GARDENING GERRY DALY THE canna lily is becoming increasingly popular in gardens as a result of the fashion for tropical planting. In this style of planting, tender exotic plants are used outdoors in ...
Canna comes from the Greek word, kanna, which means reed or grass. The plants are not actually related to lilies at all. Canna is also referred to as Indian shot because of their hard, black, round ...
These late August days are perfect for the tall tropical plant canna lily. Native to zones seven through 10 in the southern United States down to Argentina, these stately perennials are known for ...
Cannas or canna lilies are big, bold plants that make a tremendous impact in the garden, both with their large leaves first and then their fiery-coloured flowers. They have become much more widely ...
Last week, we discussed a relatively uncommon flower — the Yellow Canna Lily. The plant is unique in a way that its flaccid flowers, seed pods and leaves are all quite different from the usual ...
Many longtime gardeners consider canna lilies the workhorse of the flower garden. That’s because they are available in such a wide range of flower colors, sizes and foliage color. Canna lilies — or ...
Canna lilies are popular in many Australian gardens, especially in warm-temperate and sub-tropical areas. The lush green foliage and red or yellow flowers bring a tropical feel to a garden. These ...