Overview

Transform your outdoor space into a tropical paradise with the magnificent Giant Pink Canna Lily bare root. This striking plant is celebrated for its dramatic foliage and spectacular, flamboyant deep coral-pink flowers that emerge in late summer, when many other blooms begin to fade. Ideal for both seasoned gardeners and beginners, the Giant Pink Canna Lily bare root is an easy-to-grow addition that promises a stunning display. Often referred to simply as Canna, these plants provide exotic beauty and a bold statement, perfect for creating a vibrant focal point in any garden or brightening up a patio in a large container. Each purchase includes one bare root plant, ready to bring dynamic color and texture to your landscape.

The Canna Lily, while resembling a lily, is actually a member of the Cannaceae family, known for its lush, banana-like leaves and vibrant flowers. This particular variety, with its ‘Giant Pink’ designation, ensures a substantial presence, reaching impressive heights and offering a bounty of warm-toned blossoms. Its robust nature and relatively simple care requirements make it a rewarding choice for gardeners looking to introduce a touch of the exotic without extensive effort. Cultivating a tropical garden plant like the Canna Lily also contributes to a lively ecosystem, attracting pollinators with its showy blooms.

Key Benefits

The Giant Pink Canna Lily bare root offers numerous advantages that make it a highly desirable addition to any garden. Its ease of cultivation combined with its stunning visual appeal ensures a rewarding gardening experience. Here are some of the key benefits:

• Spectacular Blooms: Enjoy a profusion of eye-catching, deep coral-pink flowers that provide a warm, tropical feel to your garden, especially vibrant in late summer when other plants may be losing their luster. These showy flowers are a true highlight.
• Dramatic Foliage: Beyond its blossoms, the Canna Lily boasts large, lush leaves that add significant texture and visual interest, creating a bold, exotic backdrop for other plants or standing alone as a centerpiece.
• Easy to Grow: This tropical garden plant is remarkably resilient and straightforward to cultivate, making it suitable for gardeners of all experience levels. It thrives with minimal fuss once established.
• Versatile Placement: Perfect for planting in garden borders, as a striking centerpiece in large containers, or to create a vibrant, tropical-themed bed. Its height makes it ideal for the back of borders.
• Attracts Pollinators: The vibrant flowers of the Canna Lily can attract hummingbirds and other beneficial pollinators, contributing to a healthy garden ecosystem.
• Edible Rhizomes: While primarily grown for its ornamental value, the rhizomes of the Canna Lily are known to be edible, offering a unique foraging opportunity for those interested in its alternative uses. Consider the versatile nature of this edible canna lily.
• Bold Statement: The sheer size and vibrant color of the ‘Giant Pink’ variety ensure it makes a significant impact, transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary displays of tropical grandeur.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Giant Pink Canna Lily bare root is relatively simple, ensuring a spectacular display with the right conditions. These plants thrive in environments that mimic their tropical origins, requiring ample sunlight, consistent moisture, and warm temperatures. For planting, wait until spring after the ground temperature consistently reaches about 50°F. Dig a hole approximately 2-4 inches deep, place the Canna Lily rhizome horizontally in the hole, cover it with soil, and water thoroughly to settle the soil around it. Spacing plants 12-18 inches apart will allow them room to grow and flourish.

Sunlight Requirements: Canna Lilies are sun-lovers. They perform best in full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. While they can tolerate partial shade, their flowering and overall vigor will be significantly reduced. For optimal growth and the most vibrant blooms, choose a location with abundant sunshine. Watering Schedule: These plants require plenty of water, especially during their active growing season. The soil should be kept consistently moist but not waterlogged. Regular watering is crucial, particularly during dry spells or if planted in containers, which tend to dry out faster. Soil Type and Drainage: Canna Lilies prefer rich, fertile, well-draining soil. Amending your garden soil with compost or other organic matter will improve its fertility and drainage. In containers, use a high-quality potting mix that retains moisture but drains well.

Temperature and Hardiness: Cannas are tropical plants and are hardy only to USDA Zone 10 (30°F). In colder climates (Zones 9 and below), the rhizomes must be lifted before the first frost of fall. After lifting, dry them off and store them in a well-ventilated, frost-free place indoors for the winter. Replant them in spring after all danger of frost has passed. Fertilization: Feed your Canna Lilies with a balanced, all-purpose fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season to encourage robust growth and abundant flowering. Reduce feeding as the plant enters dormancy. By following these care instructions, your Canna Lily care routine will be straightforward and successful, leading to a vibrant, healthy plant.

Size & Details

This offering includes one Giant Pink Canna Lily bare root plant, ready for cultivation. When mature, these impressive plants typically reach a height of 4-6 feet, making them an excellent choice for adding vertical interest to your garden design. The spread of the foliage can range from 18-24 inches, creating a full and lush appearance. As a bare root plant, it arrives without soil or a pot, allowing for direct planting into your garden bed or a suitable container. The Canna Lily is a fast-growing plant, and you can expect to see significant foliage development and the emergence of its stunning coral-pink flowers during the late summer of its first growing season, provided optimal growing conditions are met.

The vibrant blooms of this tropical garden plant are a highlight, ensuring a long season of color. The rhizome itself is a sturdy storage organ that holds the plant’s energy, allowing it to sprout vigorously once planted. This particular variety is chosen for its ‘Giant Pink’ attribute, indicating not only its impressive size but also the striking and warm hue of its blossoms. For those in colder climates, remember the importance of lifting and storing the Canna Lily rhizome indoors during winter to ensure its return year after year. The vigorous growth and substantial size make it a standout feature in any landscape.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this Canna Lily get? A: The Giant Pink Canna Lily bare root typically grows to an impressive height of 4-6 feet, making it a prominent feature in any garden. Its spread can be around 18-24 inches, creating a full and lush appearance.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: This Canna Lily is primarily an outdoor plant, thriving in full sun and warm conditions. In colder climates (USDA Zone 9 and below), the rhizomes can be dug up and stored indoors over winter to be replanted in spring.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: For optimal growth and flowering, the Giant Pink Canna Lily bare root requires full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. It will tolerate partial shade, but flowering may be reduced.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, Canna Lilies are considered easy to grow. They require consistent watering, plenty of sunlight, and well-draining soil. With proper Canna Lily care, even beginner gardeners can enjoy their spectacular blooms.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: This product is a bare root plant, meaning it will arrive as a dormant rhizome without soil or a pot, ready for planting in your garden or container.
• Q: How long until it blooms? A: You can expect the Giant Pink Canna Lily bare root to start producing its vibrant coral-pink flowers in late summer of its first growing season, provided it’s planted in spring and given ideal conditions.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: Canna Lilies are hardy to USDA Zone 10. In zones colder than 10, the rhizomes must be dug up and stored indoors in a frost-free environment over winter to protect them from freezing temperatures.
• Q: Can I use the rhizomes of this edible canna lily for consumption? A: Yes, the rhizomes of Canna Lilies are known to be edible. They are a traditional food source in some cultures, often cooked like potatoes.
• Q: What is a Canna Lily rhizome? A: A rhizome is a modified underground stem that functions as a storage organ and allows the plant to spread. It’s the part of the plant you will receive and plant.
• Q: What kind of soil is best for a tropical garden plant like the Canna Lily? A: Canna Lilies prefer rich, fertile, well-draining soil. Amending your garden soil with compost will provide the best environment for growth.