Canna indica 'Fire Dragon'
Fire Dragon Canna Lily
Fire Dragon Canna Lily
Exposure
- Sun
Rusticity
Bloom time
- July
- August
- September
- October
- Large foliage
- Bright red flowers
- Impressive height
- Very easy to grow
- Point of visual interest
The Canna 'Fire Dragon' is a spectacular variety that will illuminate your garden with its fiery red flowers. Its large trumpet-shaped flowers attract attention and butterflies, adding a touch of exoticism to your outdoor space. This tropical plant is ideal for beds, borders, and containers, and it is also perfect for indoor cultivation.
5 Important Features:
- Flowers: Large, fiery red flowers with velvety petals.
- Foliage: Bright green, broad leaves that perfectly complement the flowers.
- Size: Semi-dwarf plant reaching a height of 4 to 5 feet (1.2 to 1.5 meters).
- Blooming: Long blooming period from late spring to fall.
- Growing: Easy to grow and care for, ideal for beginner gardeners.
Care Tips:
- Watering: Water deeply and regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
- Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer every two months during the growing season.
- Pruning: Remove spent flowers and yellow leaves to encourage new blooms.
- Fall: Dig up the rhizomes before the first frost and store them in a cool, dry place over the winter.
Plant details
Dimensions
Dimensions
Characteristics
Characteristics
Habit:
- Upright
Flowering colours:
- Red
Plant needs
Plant needs
Watering:
- Tolerates moist soils
Maintenance:
- Easy
- Bring inside in the fall
Soil requirement:
- Fertile
- Fresh
- Well drained
Features
Features
Resistance:
- White-tailed deer
- Rabbit
Attract:
- Pollinators
- Butterflies
- Hummingbirds
Use:
- Border
- Isolated
- Flowerbed
- Arrangement - featured plant
Attribute:
- Self-cleaning
- Long flowering

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