Red Canna Lily Indica Seeds (Canna indica)
The Red Canna Lily (Canna indica), also known as Indian Shot, is a tropical perennial prized for its bold, paddle-shaped leaves and striking red flowers. This vibrant plant produces clumps of stems that can reach 5–10 feet tall, with large leaves up to 2 feet long and 10 inches wide, creating a dramatic tropical appearance in gardens, containers, or patios.
The flowers bloom on tall spikes throughout the summer, attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators, while the thick, tuber-like rhizomes provide both ornamental and practical uses. In addition to its visual appeal, Canna indica is grown for food, medicine, and as a commercial source of arrowroot in tropical and subtropical regions.
🌱 Growing & Care Information
Light: Full sun for best flowering
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil
Water: Moderate; keep evenly moist during active growth
Container Growing: Can be grown in large pots and brought indoors in colder months
Cold Tolerance: Hardy to Zones 9–11; protect or overwinter indoors in colder climates
Height: 5–10 feet tall
Spread: 2–3 feet per clump
Canna indica is easy to grow, blooms abundantly all summer, and makes a stunning tropical focal point in gardens, patios, or indoor containers. Its combination of dramatic foliage and bold red flowers provides a tropical look while supporting local pollinators.
🌺 Why Grow Red Canna Lily?
• Vibrant red tropical flowers that attract hummingbirds
• Dramatic paddle-shaped foliage for tropical landscaping
• Fast-growing perennial with long-lasting blooms
• Hardy to Zones 9–11; can be grown in containers elsewhere
• Ornamental, edible, and multipurpose arrowroot plant
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11
Canna Indica Germination:
1) Scarify the seed by rubbing with sandpaper aggressively, and use a small knife to put a few "shallow" nicks into the hard shell. (Not too deep)
2) Pour hot water over the seeds and let them soak for 24 hours. If seeds are not swelled, make a few more shallow nicks and soak in warm water for 24 more hours.
3) Sow seeds 1 1/2" inches deep in a well mixed, well draining seed starting mix.
4) As with any tropical or exotic seed, patience is required as germination will be erratic with some sprouting within 3 weeks, while most others will take all the way up to 9 weeks to sprout. Definitely Worth the Wait!
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Germinación de Canna Indica:
1) Escarifique la semilla lijándola vigorosamente y, con un cuchillo pequeño, haga algunos cortes superficiales en la cáscara dura (no demasiado profundos).
2) Vierta agua caliente sobre las semillas y déjelas en remojo durante 24 horas. Si las semillas no se han hinchado, haga algunos cortes superficiales más y déjelas en remojo en agua tibia durante 24 horas más.
3) Siembre las semillas a 3,8 cm de profundidad en una mezcla para semillas bien mezclada y con buen drenaje.
4) Como con cualquier semilla tropical o exótica, se requiere paciencia, ya que la germinación será irregular; algunas brotarán en 3 semanas, mientras que la mayoría tardará hasta 9 semanas en germinar. ¡Vale la pena la espera!
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