Canna lilies are considered perennials in warmer climates and act like annuals in colder climates. They are extremely versatile and come in a variety of blooms, and foliage. They will also work well in virtually any yard.
A common inquiry we ran across in our research was “Are lilies perennial plants?”.
Our answer is that yes, Asiatic lilies are perennials in most grow zones. These lilies grow well as winter hardy perennials in zones 4 through 9. (Some advice suggests they may survive in zone 3 as well.
Grown from bulbs, lilies are perennial flowers that will return year after year and require minimal care, provided that you plant them in the right place. Lilies have six plain or strikingly marked tepals (“petals”) and are often trumpet-shaped, sitting atop a tall, erect stem with narrow, long, lance-shaped leaves.
This Oriental hybrid lily, cultivated by Leslie Woodriff in the 1970s, now is the most common lily for cutting, and growing in pots or gardens. Oriental hybrid lilies develop from herbaceous perennial bulbs, meaning the plant dies back in the winter and the bulb grows new stems in the spring.
When lilies are done blooming?
While individual flowers fade away daily, plants can continue to produce new ones for up to four or five weeks. Daylilies typically bloom from late June to early July. However, numerous reblooming varieties bloom again in late summer, significantly extending the growing season.
How long will lilies bloom?
This can depend on variety, sun exposure, weather during the summer, etc, but each flower can last up to 5-7 days from bud “break” to full blossom. As for an entire mature, blooming stem, two weeks is pretty average.
What to do when lilies have finished flowering, and deadheading lilies. Deadheading is what to do when lilies have finished flowering. Pruning is also one of the things that should be done after the lilies have finished flowering. Stalks that turn yellow or brown before fall should not be a concern. Mulching lilies, or dividing lilies as well are a couple extra ideas to look into.
Should I bring my lilies in during the winter?
Yes, you can overwinter your Canna lilies indoors. You don’t need to put your Canna lilies in a greenhouse to help them through winter. You can keep your Canna rhizomes in Garages, Cellars, Basements, Deep cold frames, or Crawl spaces.