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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Add a touch of the tropics to your planting schemes with the lush green foliage of this rhizomatous perennial. Bright yellow blooms appear from summer until autumn. Cut back hard to the ground after flowering and mulch rhizomes for winter protection. Loves the sun and soil that is not too dry in summer. Perennial
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
Canna Albert
Current Stock Height: 20/30cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$16.99
Lush green foliage combines well with stems of yellow flowers that are lightly speckled with orange. Flowers from summer through to autumn. Eventually forms a large clump. Likes a sunny position and humus rich soil. Cut back hard after flowering and mulch for winter protection. Perennial.
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
Canna Felix Ragout
Current Stock Height: 20/30cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$16.99
With gorgeous lush green 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.
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1mcm x cm
Canna Firebird
Current Stock Height: 30 cm
Container: 2.5l ?
$14.99
A tall cultivar with large lush green foliage topped with flowers the coloured pale salmon pink. Petal are rounded with cream marked stamen. Likes a sunny position and nice humus rich soil. Perennial
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.2m x 1m
Canna Gabrielle
Current Stock Height: 20/30cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$16.99
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 to the ground after flowering and mulch the rhizomes for winter protection. Perennial.
Habit: Spreading
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 65cm x 50cm
Canna Kneehigh Salmon
Current Stock Height: 20/30cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$19.99
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 to the ground after flowering and mulch the rhizomes for winter protection. Perennial.
Habit: Spreading
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 65cm x 50cm
Canna Kneehigh Scarlet Bronze
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$19.99
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.
Habit: Spreading
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 65cm x 50cm
Canna Kneehigh White
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$19.99
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.
Habit: Spreading
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 65cm x 50cm
Canna Kneehigh Yellow
Current Stock Height: 20/30cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$19.99
Add a lush tropical look to your planting schemes with this compact growing Canna. Rich green foliage and extra large ight lemon colored flowers make a striking combination. Plant in a sunny spot in nice humus rich soil and it will eventually form a large clump. Flowers summer until the first frost. Perennial.
CANNOVA plants prefer a somewhat moist soil, so do not let the pots dry out and provide water regularly.
Habit: Clumping
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 50cm x 50cm
Canna Lemon
Current Stock Height: 20/30cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$16.99
Add a lush tropical look to your planting schemes with this compact growing Canna. Rich green foliage and extra large mango pink colored flowers make a striking combination. Plant in a sunny spot in nice humus rich soil and it will eventually form a large clump. Flowers summer until the first frost. Perennial.
CANNOVA plants prefer a somewhat moist soil, so do not let the pots dry out and provide water regularly.
Habit: Clumping
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 50cm x 50cm
Canna Mango
Current Stock Height: 20/30cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$16.99
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