Canna
A rhizome is a horizontal stem of a plant that is usually found underground and often sends out roots and shoots from its nodes. The genus consists of about 25 species. The interesting thing about these plants is that they do not have true stems. Instead, what apear to be stems are collections of tightly furled leaf bases, rising from the rhizomes.
The flowers are carried on slender stems that arise from the false stems and are narrow-petalled in the wild varieties but broad-petalled in the hybrids. Some of the varieties have large, crumpled flowers with striking variegations, a few of which resemble orchids. They flower in a wide range of vibrant colours, from yellows through oranges and reds, apricots, creams and pinks and some have a speckled apearance.
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The more modern hybrids now have fantastic leaf colours as well: a variety of greens, purples and bronzes with stripes of contrasting colours in symmetrical forms, which provide a colorful display even when the plant is not flowering. Cannas are very forgiving and will grow in most conditions apart from frost. They can, however, be grown in cooler areas by lifting the rhizomes over winter and storing them in hessian sack in a warm place until spring. They are sun-loving plants which thrive in hot dry weather as long as they have sufficient water.
Cut back hard after flowering. Do check to see how tall your Canna of choice grows as they vary in height from 45cm to 2.4m.Some species are also grown as potted plants. They can be used in herbaceous borders, where the large leaves provide a strong element of contrast to other textures, tropical plantings, as a patio or decking plant and in wet areas.
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PAGE 1 2 ALL aka Canna Lush green foliage combines well with stems of yellow flowers that are lightly speckled with orange. Flowers from summer through to autumn. Likes a sunny position and humus rich soil. Cut back hard after flowering and mulch for winter protection. Perennial. Canna Felix Ragout Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $16.99 aka Canna With gorgeous bronze foliage and fiery red blooms this Canna makes a very strong statement when planted en masse. Great for adding a touch of the tropics to your planting scheme. Prefers a warm sunny position. Perennial. Canna Firebird Current Stock Height: 30 cm Container: 2.5l ? $16.99 aka Canna Large lush foliage and stems of beautiful rose red blooms will add a warm tropical look to the summer garden. Loves the sun and soil that does not dry out completely in summer. Cut back hard after flowering and mulch the rhizomes for winter protection. Perennial. Canna Kneehigh Rose Current Stock Height: 40/45 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $22.99 aka Canna Dwarf Canna. Lush foliage and stems of pretty salmon pink blooms will add a warm tropical look to the summer garden. Loves the sun and soil that does not dry out completely in summer. Cut back hard after flowering and mulch the rhizomes for winter protection. Perennial. Canna Kneehigh Salmon Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $22.99 Stock of this item is very low. aka Canna Dwarf Canna. Lush foliage and stems of bright scarlet blooms will add a warm tropical look to the summer garden. Loves the sun and soil that does not dry out completely in summer. Cut back hard after flowering and mulch the rhizomes for winter protection. Perennial.
Canna Kneehigh Scarlet Bronze Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $22.99 Stock of this item is very low. aka Canna Super Dwarf. Ideal for adding a cold hardy yet lush tropical appearance to your garden. Kneehigh White features lush green foliage topped with stunning white blooms throughout summer. Loves the sun and soil that does not dry out completely in summer. Cut back hard to the ground after flowering and mulch the rhizomes for winter protection. Perennial. Canna Kneehigh White Current Stock Height: 30/50 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $22.99 aka Canna Dwarf Canna. Lush foliage and stems of sunny yellow blooms will add a warm tropical look to the summer garden. Loves the sun and soil that does not dry out completely in summer. Cut back hard to the ground after flowering and mulch the rhizomes for winter protection. Perennial.
Canna Kneehigh Yellow Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $22.99 aka Canna Extremely striking lush tropical looking perennial with brilliant orange flowers splashed with yellow flecks from early summer. Very dramatic mass planted. Cut back after flowering and mulch the rhizomes for winter protection. Perennial. Canna Orange King Hambert Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $16.99 aka Canna These sturdy perennials are growing in popularity with their attractive yellow and green foliage making a strong statement with the added bonus of bright orange blooms which appear from summer onwards - they can flower for up to 6 months. Mulch in winter to protect from frost. PVR. Perennial Canna Tropicanna Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $24.99 aka Canna These sturdy perennials are growing in popularity with their striking foliage making a strong statement in the garden. This Canna has dark purple coloured leaves and stems of brillant tangerine flowers which appear from summer, if looked after they can flower for up to 6 months. Perennial PVR. Canna Tropicanna Black Current Stock Height: 40/45 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $24.99 Stock of this item is very low. 
Cannas are frost tender but as they are dormant in winter they will survive winter cold as long as you put a nice blanket of mulch over the rhizomes in winter.
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.2m x 1m
Cannas are frost tender but as they are dormant in winter they will survive winter cold as long as you put a nice blanket of mulch over the rhizomes in winter.
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 100cm 
Habit: Clump Forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 65cm x 50cm
Habit: Clump Forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 65cm x 50cm
Habit: Clump Forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 65cm x 50cm
Habit: Spreading
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 65cm x 50cm
Habit: Clump Forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 65cm x 50cm
Habit: Clump Forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 100cm x 100cm
Habit: Clump Forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.5m x 0.5m
Cut back after flowering and mulch the rhizomes for winter protection.
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2m x 1m
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