Cannova Rose Canna Lily
Best tropical-style bloomer for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, hummingbird-friendly container plants.
Introduce a touch of the tropics to your garden with the Cannova Rose Canna Lily. This semi-dwarf variety boasts vibrant rosy-red blooms that stand out against its striking blueish-green foliage. Engineered to perform exceptionally well in both hot climates and cooler northern regions, it offers early-season blooms. Its vigorous, well-branched growth habit makes it ideal for containers or enhancing pond edges. This plant thrives in full sun and moist soil, attracting hummingbirds. For colder zones (3-6), the rhizomes can be stored indoors over winter.
$22.98
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Category Rank
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#848 in Flowers
Price vs Category Average
-43%
Below average
Growth Habit
Semi-dwarf, tropical
/ Semi-dwarf, tropical
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, long-lasting summer color
- Urban gardeners with limited patio or container space
- Landscapers in hot, humid climates needing reliable blooms
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners unable to commit to frequent maintenance
- Cold-climate growers wanting low-maintenance perennial plants
- Gardeners looking for pest-free, hands-off foliage
Performance breakdown
Climate Versatility
Thrives across a massive range of zones from northern chill to heat.
Visual Impact
Striking rosy-red blooms pop beautifully against unique blueish-green foliage.
Growth Habit
Vigorous branching makes this semi-dwarf ideal for tight container spaces.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably draws hummingbirds to your garden throughout the summer season.
Maintenance Ease
Simple to grow, though requires consistent moisture to reach full potential.
Pest Resistance
Natural deer resistance keeps your garden display safe from hungry visitors.
Key Specs
Growth Habit
Semi-dwarf, tropical
Mature Height
30-48 inches tall
Mature Width
1.5 feet wide
USDA Hardiness Zones
3-10
Plant Life Cycle
Annual/Perennial
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
Water Requirement
High
Soil Type Preference
Well-drained
Features
- Performs well in heat and cooler climates
- Blooms early in the season
- Rosy blooms contrast blueish-green foliage
- Vigorous and well-branching habit
- Attracts hummingbirds
- Suitable for container planting
- Deer resistant
- Easy to grow
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Cannova Rose Canna Lily for its superior performance and stunning aesthetic impact. Reviewers consistently note the plant's compact growth habit, which is perfect for containers and smaller garden spaces. The vibrant, true rose pink coloration is frequently highlighted as a major draw, creating beautiful focal points. Satisfaction is high due to the reliable, early, and continuous summer blooming. While the initial cost may be slightly higher, the consensus is that the exceptional vigor, consistent results, and sustained tropical beauty provide excellent value. This Canna Lily is celebrated as a hardy and reliable choice for dependable summer color.
Know before you buy
Yes, its semi-dwarf, well-branched habit makes it an excellent choice for containers. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage and is large enough to support its mature width of 1.5 feet.
If you live in USDA zones 3-6, you should dig up the rhizomes and store them indoors once the foliage dies back in the fall. In zones 7-10, the plant can typically remain in the ground year-round.
For the best performance and most vibrant blooms, plant it in a location that receives full sun. It can tolerate partial sun or partial shade, though you may see fewer flowers in lower light conditions.
The Cannova Rose is deer resistant, so you don't have to worry about local wildlife snacking on your flowers. It is, however, a great choice for attracting hummingbirds to your garden.
Canna lilies have high water requirements. Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during hot summer months, as this variety thrives in damp conditions and is even suitable for planting near pond edges.
You can expect this semi-dwarf variety to reach a mature height of 30 to 48 inches. Its compact size makes it versatile for both garden beds and patio arrangements.
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