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Canna Lily 'Red Dazzler'

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Ruby-red blooms of the Canna Lily Red Dazzler bulb plant

Canna Lily 'Red Dazzler'

Origin:  Southern United States and south to northern Argentina
Family:  Cannaceae (canna)
Light:  Full sun
Height:  5'
Spread:  12-15" 
Blooms:  Dark ruby-red, mid-Summer
Foliage:  Lettuce-green
Soil:  Rich, mildly acidic, keep moist
Water:  Tolerates wetness
Fertilizer:  Once a month with 10-10-10
Pest / Disease:  Japanese beetles, bud rot, rust, mosaic
 
Propagation:  Rhizome division
Uses: Large container, center of flower bed, foundations, borders, screen
Comments:  Canna Lily Red Dazzler is a showy tall tropical perennial that is very easy to grow as it only needs 6 hours of sunshine and it multiplies fast. Remove spent flowers from plant to promote new growth. 
USDA Hardiness Zones :  7-8