canna lily

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Vigorous, upright, clump-forming perennial to 1.8m, producing large leaves and spikes of exotic-looking yellow flowers in summer and autumn. A good plant for a tropical border

Scientific classification

Species: canna lily (Canna × generalis)
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 · Partial shade
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Distribution of canna lily

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of canna lily

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canna lily care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring, or propagate by seed (sown indoors) in spring. The seed needs to be chipped or soaked in warm water for 24 hours prior to sowing

Growing

As a patio plant grow in pots of loamless compost in a sheltered site in full sun. Plants can also be planted into a sunny border. Water freely and apply a high potassium feed every 2-3 weeks in the growing season. Lift the rhizomes in autumn when frost blackens the foliage. Store over winter in barely moist compost in frost-free conditions. See canna cultivation for further information

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