Bengal Tiger Canna Lily
Canna pretoria ‘Bengal Tiger’
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones:Â 7a-11 Â Find Your Zone
Plant Type:Â Herbaceous Perennial
Height at Maturity:Â 4-6′
Width at Maturity:Â 2-4′
Spacing:Â 2′ for mass plantings, 6′ for space between plants
Spacing:Â 2′ for mass plantings, 6′ for space between plants
Growth Habit / Form:Â Clumping, Grassy, Mounding, Upright
Growth Rate:Â Moderate
Flower Color:Â Orange
Flower Size:Â 3-6 inchesÂ
Flowering Period:Â Summer, Fall
Flower Type:Â Iris-like
Fragrant Flowers:Â No
Foliage Color:Â Variegated Green and Yellow shades
Fragrant Foliage:Â No
Berries:Â Â No
Berry Color:Â No
Sun Needs:Â Full SunÂ
Water Needs:Â Â Average
Soil Type:Â Â Clay (amended), Loam, Sand (amended), SiltÂ
Soil Moisture / Drainage:Â Moist But Well Drained to Wet
Soil pH:Â 6.0 – 8.0 (Slightly Acid to Slightly Alkaline)
Maintenance / Care:Â Low
Attracts:Â Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Visual Attention
Resistances:Â Deer, Disease, Heat, Humidity, Rabbit
Description
A captivating tropical accent in garden beds or containers, the Bengal Tiger Canna Lily illuminates with both its foliage and flowers. Upright stalks of big, bold and striking green and yellow striped leaves contrast magnificently with the iris-like bright orange flowers perched atop tall and sturdy stems during summer into fall. This hardy Canna Lily is a true show-stopper on its own or paired with other flowering or foliage plants for a colorful display.
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Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing 4 to 6 feet tall and 2 to 4 feet wide, the Bengal Tiger Canna Lily is ideal for use as an accent or in groupings or rows in the sunny landscape or as a solo or centerpiece in container gardens, which can be overwintered indoors in locations north of USDA Zone 7. It’s taller stature makes it a great choice as a background in perennial gardens or flowerbeds. A fine addition to tropical look gardens, orange theme gardens, perennial gardens and hummingbird gardens.
Spacing:Â 2 feet for mass plantings or as a solid border edger; 6 feet or more for space between plants
Growing Preferences
When planted right and in the right spot, Canna Lilies are exceptionally easy to grow. Though they will perform well in a wide range of soil types and conditions, cannas prefer a moist but well-drained soil of average fertility. Full to mostly sun is preferred however plants will tolerate some lightly filtered sun. We suggest at least 6 hours of direct sunlight for best flowering. Canna Lilies don’t require deadheading but the removal of spent flowers keeps the blooms coming through the season.
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This plant is still dormant. No new growth as yet.——————————————————Keep us posted! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Ordered this 3G Canna for a quick shot of color for my new Orange butterfly bed in late June. I have always grown cannas from the barefoot (rhizome) This plant has beautiful variegated leaves. Plant arrived moist, healthy and extremely well packaged. WB never disappoints and is my ‘go to’ online plant store.————————————-Thnks for the photo! We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the kind words and great review! Beth | WBG 🙂































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