Canna lily Red- Canna Indica - Outdoor Flowering Plant

🔥Why You’ll Love It

✔Dramatic vertical accent– Tall flower spikes (1-2m) make a bold statement
✔Heat warrior– Thrives in full Dubai sun when other plants wilt
✔Continuous blooms– Flowers all summer long with proper care
✔Low maintenance– Surprisingly easy for such a tropical look

🌺 Growth & Appearance

• Height: 1-2.5m (perfect for back of borders or containers)
• Flowers: Vibrant red blooms (10-15cm) resembling delicate orchids
• Foliage: Large banana-like leaves (often bronze-green)
• Bonus: Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies!

🏆 Survival Superpowers

• Sun worshipper – The more light, the more flowers
• Fast grower – Quickly fills empty garden spaces
• Drought-resistant – Once established

☀️ Light & Location

• Best: Full sun (6+ hours for maximum blooms)
• Tolerates: Light afternoon shade
• Avoid: Deep shade (will grow but won't flower well)

💦 Watering

• Summer: Keep soil consistently moist (water every 2-3 days)
• Winter: Reduce watering when dormant
• Pro Tip: Mulch heavily to retain moisture

🌡️ Climate Tips

• Ideal temp: 25-35°C (perfect for UAE summers)
• Winter care: Dies back in cooler months, returns in spring

✂️ Maintenance

• Deadheading: Remove spent flowers to encourage more blooms
• Fertilizer: Monthly feed during growing season
• Dividing: Separate rhizomes every 2-3 years in spring