About

Features

Life Cycle Perennial
Planting Season Spring
Color Orange
Growth Habit Clumping, Upright
Bloom Season Late Summer

Plant Characteristics Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fast Growing, Fragrant
Use Cut Flower Garden
Growing Conditions Drought Tolerant, Outdoor
Plant Resistance Deer, Rabbit

About Pretoria - Canna Lily Bulbs

Cannaceae

Seed Type Bulb

The Pretoria Canna Lily with its variegated bright orange blooms and abundant foliage striped in light and dark greens have been known to exceed 6 feet in height. While tolerant of partial shade, the thrive in sunlight. They’re winter hardy in warmer zones but only once the soil and nighttime temperatures are consistently warm.

Planting Information

Planting Pretoria - Canna Lily Bulbs

Planting Season Spring
Light Requirement Full Sun
Planting Depth Deep Enough to Cover with 2 inches of Soil
Plant Height 72 to 78 inches
Plant Spacing 1 to 2 feet
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zones 8, 9, 10, 11
Bulb Size 2 to 3 eyes
View our Canna Lily Planting Guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount
Recommended Coverage
10 Bulbs / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring Up to 3.5 Sq. Ft
2 Bulbs / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring Up to 0.75 Sq. Ft
4 Bulbs / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring Up to 1.5 Sq. Ft

Companions Plants

Companion Plants for Pretoria - Canna Lily Bulbs