The President Canna Lily
Canna x generalis 'The President'
- Stay Protected with Plant Sentry ™
The President Canna Lily is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Plant Sentry™
Plant Sentry™
Plant Sentry™ Protected
Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Fast, Safe Plant Delivery
Ships in 3-4 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150+ | $24.99 |
✓ Zone-specific timing • ✓ Professional packaging • ✓ Health guarantee
Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
The President Canna Lily highlights at a glance!
-
Brand
-
Botanical Name
-
Growing Zones3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
-
Mature Height
-
Spacing
-
Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
-
Moisture
-
Soil
-
Growth RateFast
-
Flower Color
-
Pruning Time
-
Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones
Bold orange-red blooms, the large and in charge The President Canna Lily (Canna x generalis 'The President') will stand tall in your sun gardens this year with its huge, flouncy blooms in a deep saturated hot tropical hue are sure to make a hit!
The President can grow 48-60 tall. Backed by the large and in charge foliage that is a dramatic dark green and only spreads into upright clumps 12-18 inches wide, making them fantastic for container culture and space-saving high-intensity landscape interest!
Canna Lilies are fantastic summer-blooming exotic perennials with rhizomes that thrive all year in frost-free growing zones of 9 and up. But all growing zones can enjoy these plants as seasonal summer accents, or dig up and store the bulbs as one would Dahlia and Caladiums for the winter!
Planting and Application:
The President Cannas enlivens the landscape with its flouncy, fluttering petals bring in butterflies and the deep red hue just glows! The tropical flair looks fantastic in both containers and in garden beds! Go exotic and pair this bold flower with Banana plants, Elephant Ears, and of course, other Canna Lily!
Cannas love moisture, so use them around your Rain gardens and water features, ponds, and patios alike! The big blooms enliven the front porch plantings and the poolside garden! Mixed planters and balcony pots gain a tall shock of color. Combine with other exotic plants or summer flowering bulbs. Any sunny location gains a specimen focal point, groupings, annual accents, or en masse spectacle! The President is sure to bring bold color to any sun garden you add it to!
- Bold Orange-Red Flowers
- Large Blue-Green Leaves
- Quick Vigorous Grower
- Tropical Fast-Growing Accent Plant
- Attracts Butterflies & Hummingbirds
- Focal Points, Containers, Masses & Groupings
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Keep these full-sun plants in moderately moist to almost wet enriched soil, that is always well-drained so they do not rot. It is also a good idea to ensure that Canna has a 3-4-inch layer of arborist mulch over the surface, especially in drier, hotter areas. Provide regular fertilizer and deadhead when blooming is done. Canna are spring-planted summer-flowering rhizomes, and are not frost-hardy, so they do need to be dug in the fall before they freeze. Keep them in a cool, dark, frost-free area in a bag in a garage or shed.
- Needs Full Sun
- Moist to Wet Soil & Well-Drained Fertile Sites
- Dig Up & Store In Cool Climates
- Deer Resistant Perennial Rhizomes
- Spring-Planted Summer-Flowering Tropical Plants
- Prune After Foliage Yellows - Dig & Store In Cooler Climates
Turn your garden into the Oval Office with bold red-orange flowers and high-impact color and form! Hurry and reserve your quality rhizomes today from NatureHills.com! Summer-blooming bulbs and rhizomes are shipped in a dormant state, ready to plant after frost in your growing zone.
