Common name: Red Canna Lily
🌿 Description
‘Red Dazzler’ is a bold, tropical-looking perennial (often grown as a summer bedding plant) valued for its brilliant scarlet-red flowers and lush foliage. It creates a dramatic focal point in borders and containers.
- Height: 90–120 cm (3–4 ft)
- Spread: 45–60 cm (18–24 in)
- Flower color: Bright red to scarlet
- Bloom time: Summer through early autumn
- Foliage: Large, paddle-shaped green leaves
🌼 Key Features
- Striking, long-lasting blooms
- Strong upright stems
- Excellent for tropical-style plantings
- Attractive to pollinators
- Performs well in large containers
🌞 Growing Conditions
- Light: Full sun for best flowering
- Soil: Moist, rich, well-drained soil
- Water: Regular watering; tolerates wet conditions
- Hardiness: Tender perennial; rhizomes should be lifted and stored in colder climates
- Care: Remove spent flowers to encourage continued blooming
‘Red Dazzler’ adds vibrant colour and lush texture, making it ideal for statement planting in summer gardens.
