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Size

3/5 Eye

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Flower Color

Red

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Suitable Zone(s)

Zones 3-9

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Bloom Time

Summer

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Mature Height

72-96"+

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Sunlight

Part To Full Sun

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Ships As

1 Bulb

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How To Plant

12-18" Apart 1-2" Deep

Musifolia Canna Flower Bulbs

Musifolia Canna Flower Bulbs

SKU:HC-30023-B

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Product Description

One of our best-sellers, Musifolia delivers towering, banana like foliage and a strong architectural presence that instantly elevates beds and borders! Give it full sun and steady moisture for rapid growth that creates lush privacy and a bold trop...
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Flower Features

  • Size: 3/5 Eye
  • Flower Color: Red
  • Suitable Zone(s): Zones 3-9
  • Bloom Time: Summer
  • Mature Height: 72-96"+
  • Sunlight: Part To Full Sun
  • Ships As: 1 Bulb
  • How To Plant: 12-18" Apart 1-2" Deep
  • Planting Time: Spring Thru Summer
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Features

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Size

3/5 Eye

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Flower Color

Orange

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Suitable Zone(s)

Zones 3-9

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Bloom Time

Summer

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Mature Height

36-48"

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Sunlight

Part To Full Sun

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Ships As

1 Bulb

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How To Plant

12-18" Apart 1-2" Deep

Planting

Cannas may be planted in the spring after danger from frost. Best results are achieved when planted in a loose, fertile and well-draining soil that has warmed to at least 60 degrees. Here in zone 7 we recommend planting from late March to late April. Adjust this guideline to your zone. Before spring planting, soil can be amended with compost, manure and a high nitrogen fertilizer. Cannas will tolerate a wide range of growing conditions. Cannas love sun and require a minimum of four hours of direct sunlight.

Plant rhizomes 12 to 18 inches apart. Lay the long part of the rhizome horizontal to the earth’s surface with eye up, if visible. This is not critical, as cannas will grow no matter which direction they are planted. Cannas are best planted in shallow, warm ground covered with just about two inches of soil.

In colder regions, (6-8 weeks before spring), bulbs can be planted in pots and placed in greenhouse conditions. When danger of frost is past, remove from pot and plant outside. Cultivate often to keep soil loose and free of weeds.

Watering & Fertilization

Cannas should be watered thoroughly once a week by slowly soaking the area around roots. Cannas are heavy feeders. For optimum performance apply a high nitrogen, foliar fertilizer twice a month. Organic matter turned into the soil, such as composted manure, will provide a great benefit as well. Although cannas will continue to bloom if not dead-headed, cutting old spent flowers and seed pods will make them prettier and neater in the garden.

Insects rarely bother cannas. Leaf-feeding insects and leaf-rolling caterpillars can be stopped by regular applications of systemic insecticide products such as Ortho Systemic Insect Killer. 

Overwintering:

Cannas will multiply by producing 3 to 5 new rhizomes for each one planted. Dig clumps of bulbs in the late fall or after the first frost for re-planting the following spring.

The most common mistake is allowing the canna rhizomes to dry out too much while in storage.

Two methods of storage are:

  1. Remove old stalks, leave bulbs in clump with soil intact. Pile clumps and cover with plastic and store in basement, cellar, cool corner of a garage, crawl space, etc. Never store in mesh bags that will allow rhizomes to become too dry.
  2. Rhizomes can be washed, divided, and layered with peat moss in cardboard boxes with lids or in plastic bags. A few air holes around the sides with help give a small amount of needed air flow. Store in
    basement or another cool place such as a cool corner of a garage, under
    the house, cellar, etc.

Rhizomes must not be allowed to freeze during storage. The ideal storage temperature is 50 degrees.

IN SOUTHERN STATES (zone 7-10) where the ground doesn't freeze below four to six inches, cannas can be left in the ground all winter. Cut foliage down to the ground and if needed, cover flowerbed with six to twelve inches of grass clippings, leaves, compost, hay straw, etc. Cannas can be thinned in the spring every two to three years by digging out thick areas of bulbs to allow spacing between the plants.

How We Ship Cannas

  • Free shipping on all orders of $99 or more!
  • There is a $9.95 flat rate shipping charge for all orders less than $99.
  • Shipments are sent via USPS, FedEx and UPS Ground. Our shipping season for Spring or Summer planted rhizomes and bulbs are mid to late February (weather dependent) to July 31st each year, based on availability. Fall planted rhizomes and bulbs including Amaryllis begin shipping mid-to-late September up through January. During cold weather, we try to ship the majority of our orders on Mondays or Tuesdays. This better guarantees your cannas to arrive on or before Friday and not sit on a shipping dock over the weekend. Please order early to assure availability.
  • Please contact us by email or phone for orders shipping to Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico. Shipping charges differ for these locations.

How We Package Cannas

  • All of our cannas are quality checked and then packaged by hand specifically for your order.
  • We select large, three to five eye rhizomes that are packed fresh with peat moss for bulb orders. As the Spring temperatures warm during the shipping season, many varieties will have eyes begin to grow. We leave the eyes intact for shipping. This gives you a jump start on the growing season!
  • Our live plants are shipped in 4x4x5 inch (1.2 quart) containers.

Customer Reviews

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Sheila
Awesome!

Your Bulbs Are Just Awesome & Healthy & Blooms Beautifully In Front Of My House! Thank you!

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B. Sheggeby
Botanical Brilliance Unleashed

Darlings, let me share with you an exquisite discovery that has stirred my gardening soul and ignited the fire of botanical passion within me! The Cannas-Musifolia Bulbs, a triumphant trio that I have had the pleasure of tending to in my very own garden.

Oh, how they have bloomed and flourished under my care, each bulb bearing a wondrous promise of life. Three resplendent bulbs, each with 2-3 striking stocks that stand tall and proud, as if to proclaim their glory to the heavens.

These bulbs, my dear friends, are a testament to the magnificence of nature's design. The musifolia variety, with its regal foliage and captivating presence, has cast a spell upon my garden that leaves all who pass enchanted.

I must express my sincere appreciation for the quality of these bulbs, for they have proven to be a gardener's dream come true. Robust and full of vitality, they have withstood the trials of the seasons with grace and elegance.

Every day, I find myself drawn to their majestic allure, marveling at how they have brought new life and energy to my outdoor sanctuary. As a gardener and a lover of nature, there is no greater joy than witnessing the fruits of one's labor flourish before one's eyes.

In conclusion, I implore you, fellow nature enthusiasts, to consider this splendid package. A 5-star marvel that celebrates the essence of growth and renewal, manifesting beauty and resilience in its very core. Plant them with love, nurture them with care, and watch as they weave a tale of botanical brilliance in your garden sanctuary.

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LoriD
Too perfect for words

I just have to say Horn is THE place to order Canna bulbs. You will get plump, healthy plants! My order came in well packaged with fat multi-eyed Musifolia bulbs. In less than 3 days my plants were shooting up like champs and in 5 days I had several 7 inch leaves! In 10 days some leaves were already 12 inches. I’m stunned! These Musifolia are going to be gigantic! ???? Customer service and Nikki are amazing as well! I highly recommend this company.

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SueB
Huge bulbs!

I ordered 3 Musifolia to plant behind my pool. The bulbs were larger than my opened hand and had sprouted an inch in the bag. As soon as I planted them, 2 of the 3 had grown 6 inches by the 4th day! So pleased with the healthy bulbs and they arrived within 2 days of my order! Thanks so much for your addition to my yard!

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Ashley
Never flowered

I really wanted to love these. My other 18 Cannas were amazing all summer and flourished, but not the two I got of these. These got 2ft tall and never flowered, which seemed odd. Same amount of sun, water, fertilization.
The bulbs arrive healthy and quickly. They were planted about two weeks later then my other bulbs, they were ordered around when I planted my others. We will try again. ????????

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