Tropical colour and lush foliage for an instant garden transformation.

Bring bold, tropical character to your garden with Canna Lily. With large, lush foliage and spectacular flowers in vibrant colours, Canna Lily is an easy way to add height, colour and a resort-style feel to garden beds, borders and outdoor pots.

It’s particularly effective when planted in groups — creating a dramatic display that looks far more established than a single plant.

Why You'll Love Canna Lily

• 🌺 Spectacular flowers — adds vibrant colour during the warmer months
• 🌿 Lush tropical foliage — creates a rich, full look even when not flowering
• ☀️ Loves the sun — ideal for bright, sunny Australian gardens
• 🌱 Fast-growing — quickly fills garden beds and borders
• 💧 Easy to grow — a great choice for both new and experienced gardeners
• 🏡 Instant impact — plant several together for a lush, resort-style effect

Plant Details

Where to Plant Canna Lily

Canna Lily is particularly good for areas where you want height, colour and foliage without waiting years for the garden to fill out.

• Create a colourful garden-bed border
• Add a tropical feel around pools and entertaining areas
• Fill large garden beds with repeated planting
• Add height behind lower-growing plants
• Create a striking feature in a large pot
• Mass plant for a dramatic, lush effect

🌿 Design Tip

Plant Canna Lily in groups rather than individually. Repeating the same plant creates a more sophisticated landscape effect and gives your garden that lush, professionally landscaped look.

How to Grow Canna Lily

☀️ Sun:
Performs best in full sun, although it can tolerate part shade. More sunlight generally means better flowering.

💧 Water:
Water regularly while establishing. Keep the soil consistently moist, particularly through hot weather.

🌱 Soil:
Prefers fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.

✂️ Maintenance:
Remove spent flowers and damaged foliage to keep the plant looking tidy and encourage continued growth.

🌿 Feeding:
Apply a quality slow-release fertiliser during the growing season to support vigorous foliage and flowering.

Planting Canna Lily

For the best result, prepare the soil with compost or quality organic matter before planting.

Dig a hole approximately twice as wide as the plant's root ball, position the plant at the same depth as it was growing in its pot, backfill and water thoroughly.

For a fuller display, plant multiple Canna Lilies together with consistent spacing rather than scattering individual plants throughout the garden.

Canna Lily for Australian Gardens

Canna Lily is a versatile landscaping plant because it combines bold foliage, colourful flowers and relatively straightforward care.

It can be used as a feature plant, but its real strength is mass planting — making it ideal for transforming empty garden beds, pool surrounds and larger landscaped areas.

📦 Delivered Fresh from the Nursery

We carefully select your plants before delivery and deliver them directly to your door in Sydney.

Your Canna Lily arrives ready to plant, so you can get it into the garden and start creating your new garden display straight away.

🌺 Create Your Tropical Garden

Pair Canna Lily with other lush foliage and flowering plants to create a layered, resort-style garden.

Buy Canna Lily online from The Australian Plant Shop — fresh plants, delivered to your door.