Family:  Cannaceae

Origin:  Hybrid
Family:  Cannaceae
Light:  Full sun/part-sun
Height:  6-8'
Spacing:  3-4'
Blooms:  Large, shocking red, soft, mid-Summer
Foliage:  Dark burgundy-black, large, smooth
Soil:  Well-drained, mildly acidic, keep moist
Water:  Moderate
Uses:  Foliage, hedges, focal point, specimen, tropical garden
Propagation:  Rhizome/offset divisions

Comments:  Canna 'Australia' or Canna Lily or Feuerzueber is an attractive perennial hybrid plant with a fast clumping, rhizomatous growth habit. It has striking large, deep burgundy leaves.   In late Spring or early Summer, Canna 'Australia' produces striking shocking red terminal flowers, attracting many hummingbirds.   Canna Lily 'Australia' is easily propagated from rhizome divisions or offsets.  It thrives best in well-drained, moist, mildly acidic soil in a sunny to part shade environment.  Mass plant Canna 'Australia' for a lovely tropical hedge.  Fererzueber Australia is ideal focal point planting.  It is a stunning foliage plant in the absence of its blossoms.  Divide clump when overcrowded.  Canna Lily 'Australia' is a superb specimen in the Summer landscape.  It is a great showpiece in the tropical garden.

USDA Zones:  9-11