Canna 'Australia'
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Stately, clump-forming perennial to 2m tall, with very large, glossy, dark burnished bronze leaves, and spikes of showy, dark orange-red flowers from midsummer to autumn. A good plant for a tropical border
Scientific classification
- Species
- Canna 'Australia' (Canna 'Australia')
- Genus
- Canna
- Family
- Cannaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Canna 'Australia'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Canna 'Australia'
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Canna 'Australia' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning necessary
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division of rhizomes in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in a sheltered site with full sun and water freely in dry spells; apply a balanced liquid feed monthly. In cold regions, this cultivar is best kept growing in winter in a warm, frost-free greenhouse or conservatory. In areas that are frost-free, leave in situ and protect with a deep dry mulch. See canna cultivation for further information
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to Canna viruses
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, aphids, slugs and snails
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