Canna Lily Rhizomes – 2 Rhizomes

Canna Lily Rhizomes. Common name: Indian shot
Scientific name: Canna indica (Cannaceae)
Alternative common names: Garden canna; wild canna (English); tuinkanna; Indiese kanna (Afrikaans); udumbedumbe (isiZulu)

Cannas are commonly referred to as a bulb although they are not a true bulb. Cannas multiply beneath the soil from a fattened extension of the stalk called a rhizome.

Canna Lily is a perennial shrub with erect, leafy shoots which can grow from 90 cm – 2.4 m in height. Large green leaves sheathing the stem. Narrow flowers are red or orange, usually yellow below and the plant produces green, spiny fruits.

Planting Canna Lily Rhizomes

• The Canna rhizomes should be planted in a location where the soil drains well.
• For outdoor planting, dig holes that are 4 to 6 inches deep, and 2 feet apart.
• Place one rhizome into each hole.
• Plant the rhizome, horizontally with the eyes facing up.
• Fill the hole with additional soil until the bulb and roots are well covered. Gently pat down the dirt around the base and  water well .
• It can take up to 3 weeks before seeing growth above ground.