Why Plant Bengal Tiger Canna Lily?
Say hello to the Bengal Tiger Canna Lily! Some might call him the Tiger King with his boasting striped green leaves, and blushed orange flowers like crumpled Indian silk! This eye-catcher will definitely add some exotic flair to your garden, and unforgettable summer days. So attractive even the hummingbirds can’t resist those tall tangerine blooms. Perfect in patio containers or highlighting a garden bed, you (and your neighbors!) will roar with delight! Find his Queen and check out our Cleopatra Canna Lily too!
Few plants project a spirit of Tropicalissmo like Cannas. Indeed, these heat-loving beauties do hail from the tropics. Their native ranges extend from the Deep South in the United States through Central and South America. A bit of a botanical oddity, the group is the only living genus in its whole family. Canna is distantly related to gingers and bananas, plants which can also be added to the tropical-style garden to great effect!
How to use Bengal Tiger Canna Lily in the landscape?
Planting Zones
Hardiness Zone: 7-11
How To Plant Bengal Tiger Canna Lily
Cannas prefer to be planted in a full sun location but they can handle a bit of shade as well. They do thrive in soil that is average to wet, so be sure to water well!
Depending on your location, the Bengal Tiger may not be hardy for overwintering. No fear though! We have the solution! At the end of the season, when the shine on the blooms and foliage has faded, it is time to cut them down. You can then dig up the bulbs and store them in a dark, frost free location - ie, your garage or basement - until it's time to plant again in spring!
How To Fertilize
Incorporate Elements Starter Plant food granular form into the soil when planting. If planting in spring or summer, start fertilizing late fall using Elements Starter Plant food granular form on an annual basis each late fall. Continue this for the first three years to get your plant well established.
How Does Shipping Work?
Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.
*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.
Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.
Shipping Delays:
From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.
How Does Sizing Work?
The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)
Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.
All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!
See the size guides below.
