Canna 'Salmon'
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Compact, clump-forming perennial about 45cm tall with very large, paddle-shaped green leaves. Large, pale salmon-pink flowers with ruffled petals and central yellow markings appear from midsummer to mid-autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Canna 'Salmon' (Canna 'Salmon')
- Genus
- Canna
- Family
- Cannaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 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 'Salmon'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Canna 'Salmon'
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Canna 'Salmon' care guide
- Keep soil evenly moist to wet in warm growth
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist to wet in warm growth
Fertilizing
FertilizingRegular balanced feed during strong summer growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required but deadhead to promote continued flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division of the rhizomes in spring
Growing
GrowingAs 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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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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