Canna 'Bengal Tiger' Bulbs

Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit

Canna 'Bengal Tiger' is a breathtaking canna lily celebrated for its radiant beauty and cohesive color palette. Growing to 18 to 24 inches tall, this award-winning hybrid features striking melon-orange blooms atop purple-tinted stems, perfectly complemented by large, variegated medium-green leaves with yellow stripes and delicate red rims. Blooming all summer long, 'Bengal Tiger' brings tropical elegance to any garden.

Also known as 'Striata' and 'Malawiensis Variegata,' this rhizomatous tender perennial thrives in the heat and humidity of Zones 8-11, making it a standout choice for southern gardens. Its upright habit and fast growth rate make it equally suited for individual plantings in beds or containers and mass plantings that create a bold visual statement. This canna lily is a true showstopper.

Low-maintenance and easy to grow, 'Bengal Tiger' flourishes in full sun to partial shade with nutrient-rich, well-draining soil. Consistent moisture is essential, but good drainage prevents bulb rot. Deadhead spent blooms by removing the entire flowering stalk to encourage continued blooming and allow the foliage to die back naturally before trimming. Resistant to deer, this canna lily ensures its stunning display remains intact.

Plant rhizomes 2 to 4 inches deep in warm soil, spacing them 18 to 24 inches apart with the "eyes" (3-5) facing upward. Mulch over winter in Zones 8-11 for added protection. In colder regions, plant bulbs in early summer and lift them in fall to store in a cool, frost-free location for replanting the following season.