The Cana Lily And Baby Bamboo Are Unique Tropical Plants

The Cana Lily and Baby Bamboo are so very different and unique plant specimens. They have tropical roots yet can grow in some cooler geographic locations. This article will have some basic information on each of these plant species and different ideas of where you could plant them in a landscape garden. They also are popular together near a bog, pond or pool area. Take a look at a decorative pond and consider doing this outdoor feature and plant cana lilies and baby bambo. As you can see, water features can be accented by many different shrubs and flowers. The lily and bamboo are just a couple of my favorites to use. Below are two pictures of a yellow tropical lily.

Close Up	Full Plant

The first photo is a close up of the actual flower. Look at the details of the two tones. The solid yellow background with a distinct pattern of orange throughout the inner petals. The second picture gives you an idea of how large and unique the leaves are. These tropical beauties are native to the southeastern United States as well as Central and South America. If you have ever been to a Caribbean Island or live there, you will most likely be treated to a variety of different color blooms. The pink Sunburst canna is a gorgeous specimen. It also comes in red, yellow, orange, and an off white or cream color. The actual growing zones in the United States are eight through twelve. These lilies will grow in zone seven but should be mulched well in the colder months of winter. Even colder zones can have this specie but they should be brought indoors during the harsh winters. Lilies also make wonderful container plants. They like full sun but can take part shade. Their height will reach from as little as 24 to 30 inches and the tallest at six to eight feet. These lilies love moist soil and if planted in a landscape garden, water regularly. Take a look at some of Park Seeds tropical lilies varieties as well as Dutch Gardens Lilies collection. Lilies will accent a Ginger plant as well as any solid color evergreen shrub. I like putting the canas in front of a back drop of tall evergreen shrubs. Matching the variegated color of the flowers as well as the leaves of the shrubs, will explode a particular garden with radiant color tones. This next picture gives you an idea what the buds look like before they open. This particular plant is red.

Buds

The anticipation of the flowers opening brings excitement every growing season. Notice how the buds are all grouped together so when bloom times arrives, there is a mass of color with each plant. The second plant specie is the dwarf of baby Bamboo.

Close Up	Full Plant

The baby bamboo can grow well in zones five through eleven. It can take full sun but will do fine with partial shade. The dwarf will grow ten to twenty four inches high. The Bamboo will spread twelve to eighteen inches. The shiny long green leaves gives this plant a soft and natural look. The baby does wonderful in bogs and wetland areas. One advantage to this particular species is it can be grown indoors as a house plant. Position the plant next to or around a fish tank or indoor water feature. The dwarf bamboo does spread easily, so you may want to consider keeping it divided. Take a look at some other varieties of ornamental grasses. Both the cana and the dwarf bamboo provide great color for a dry landscape garden.. Mass plantings of these lilies make a beautiful bed. Border the lilies with the dwarf bamboo, and add a few ginger plants. If your climate allows for palms, create a tropical paradise using these three plant specimens.

I just wanted to touch base on two totally different plant structures. Put the cana and the dwarf bamboo in a dry garden or near a water feature, and you will have a lush landscape for years to come. In the upcoming months I will begin a series on different tropical plants and gardens. For those of you living in the cold and snow over the next few months, consider taking yourself away and take a trip to the subtropics or tropics. Experience the beauty of a variety of different colorful plants situated on the coast and in lush gardens.