water canna 'Erebus'

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Clump-forming perennial suited to aquatic and bog gardens, growing to about 1.5m tall, with large, paddle-shaped grey-green leaves, and iris-like, pale coral-pink flowers in summer and early autumn

Scientific classification

Species: water canna 'Erebus' (Canna 'Erebus')
Genus: Canna
Family: Cannaceae

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Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Herbaceous Perennial · Aquatic · Bogs
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of water canna 'Erebus'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of water canna 'Erebus'

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water canna 'Erebus' care guide

Regular deep watering, withstand short mild dry soil conditions briefly
Watering: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Regular deep watering, withstand short mild dry soil conditions briefly

Fertilizing

Balanced tropical flowering feed biweekly spring through summer months

Pruning

Deadhead to promote continued flowering. Leave to die back in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division of rhizomes in early spring

Growing

In summer, water cannas (often bred from Canna glauca) can be placed in containers in ponds with no more than 15cm (6in) of water over the roots. They are also suitable for well-watered borders or conservatories where potted plants can be stood in deep saucers of water. Before autumn frosts, bring plants from outdoors into a frost-free greenhouse or conservatory. Keep the pots moist but not saturated. In April, increase temperatures and plant the sprouted plants out in late May when the risk of frost has passed. See further canna cultivation advice

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