canna lilies new zealand
Canna lilies are celebrated across New Zealand for their vibrant blooms, bold foliage, and effortless ability to bring a tropical touch to gardens nationwide. These striking perennials thrive in our temperate climate, making them a versatile choice for gardeners from subtropical Northland to cool Otago. Whether you’re creating a lush border, seeking standout feature plants, or exploring exotic options for patio containers, canna lilies offer colour, texture, and drama all season long. On this page, discover why canna lilies are an excellent fit for New Zealand gardens, the most popular varieties, planting and care techniques, and inspiration for using canna lilies in landscape design.
Canna 'Ambassador'
Canna 'Ambassador' is a vibrant flowering perennial known for its bold golden blooms and lush deep green foliage that brings warmth and tropical richness to New Zealand gardens. This standout variety flowers freely through summer and autumn adding height structure and colour to beds borders and large patio containers. Easy to grow and rewarding even for beginners it delivers long lasting seasonal display. Gardeners wanting a reliable feature with bright visual impact will love Canna 'Ambassador'.
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Canna Cannova Rose
Canna Cannova Rose carries large and glossy, dark green leaves which are held upright and have a gentle arch. Stems rise above the foliage from late spring until early autumn baring large and showy, dark pink-red flowers as it grows to 1 m tall and 70 cm wide. Canna Cannova Rose is commonly included in tropical gardens, planted alongside a water feature, added to a mixed planting, or planted around outdoor living areas such as pools and the like. Mass plantings are both stunning and very rewarding with this variety.
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