| Description | Canna Australia is a stunning plant with deep burgundy colored foliage and red flowers. |
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| Plant Type | Bulbs, corms, tubers, rhizoms, etc., Perennial Tender |
| Hardiness Zone | 7b-10 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average to growing in standing water |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Temperature | tops will be killed with the first heavy frost but not the rhizomes |
| Flowers | bright red |
| Fruit | warty capsule, hard round seeds |
| Leaves | deep burgundy almost black, satin shine |
| Stems | stout stem, usually finite (reaches a certain height), underground rhizomes |
| Dimensions | 4-5 feet |
| Maintenance | The tubers should be lifted after the frost has killed the top. They should be cleaned and stored dry and cool. I like to store the clump whole and than divide in the spring. Depending on your storage area they my need to be moisten. Check occasionally to see it the tubers are shriveling. |
| Propagation | division of the rhizome |
| Native Site | Species Canna are native to the tropical areas of South America. |
| Cultivar Origin | Originated in New Zealand, brought to USA by Jonnie Johnson (Kentucky USA) distributed by Plant Delights Nursery USA. |
| Author's Notes | I have seen this Canna used in a few places and it is stunning with the contrast of foliage and flower. In full sun the color intensifies, along with the leaves shine. |
| Notes & Reference | #142-The Plant Hunters Garden (Bobby J Ward), #162-The Gardeners Guide to Growing Cannas (Ian Cooke) |
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