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Red King Humbert Canna

8.99
  • - Canna Lily
  • - Height: 5-6 feet
  • - Growing Zone: 2-11
  • - Exposure: Full Sun
  • - Bloom Time: July-September
  • - Every order comes complete with a large, Grade #1 bulb, premium fertilizer for rapid growth, and comprehensive planting instructions to ensure your success.
Plant Features

Canna Lily generalis 'Red King Humbert' stands out with its bold spikes of red flag-like flowers, accentuated with orange overtones, blooming from mid-summer to mid-fall. In the spring, its large, pointy leaves emerge in a deep red, gradually shifting to green with prominent burgundy variegation, further highlighted with hints of coppery-bronze throughout the year. Standing tall, this variety can reach heights up to 6 feet, making it a magnificent presence in any garden.

Planting Instructions:

  • - Plant in late spring or early summer after the last frost date

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.5

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during hot weather
  • - For container-grown Canna Lilies, water more frequently as containers dry out faster

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at planting time
  • - Supplement with a high-phosphorus, water-soluble fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season
  • - Reduce feeding in late summer as the plant prepares for dormancy

Pruning and Training:

  • - Remove spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering
  • - Cut back the plant after the first frost if grown as an annual, or dig up rhizomes for overwintering in colder climates

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Watch for common pests like aphids, slugs, and Japanese beetles

Blooming Indicators:

  • - Blooms continuously from mid-summer through fall, adding bold color to the garden

Light Requirements:

  • - Can tolerate light shade, but flower production may decrease

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Heat-tolerant and performs well in hot, humid conditions

Companion Plants for Canna Lily:

  • - Coleus: Their vibrant foliage contrasts beautifully with the bold flowers of Canna Lilies
  • - Zinnias: The bright, cheerful flowers of Zinnias complement the tropical look of Canna Lilies
  • - Salvia: Their spiky blooms add vertical interest and attract pollinators, enhancing the tropical feel
  • - Verbena: The trailing habit and clusters of small flowers of Verbena create a striking contrast with the large, upright Canna Lilies
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Height Category Tall
Mature Spread 2-3 feet
Habit Upright
Flower Color Red
Foliage Color Green/Bronze
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Features Cut Flowers, Heat tolerant
Garden Styles Container Garden, Cottage Garden, Fall Garden, Pollinator Garden, Tropical Garden
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Filler, Focal Point, Texture
Critter Resistance Rabbit
Pet Friendly Yes
Tolerates Clay soil, Sandy soil
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