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Canna indica 'Kreta' (Island Series) | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Canna indica 'Kreta' (Island Series)

Canna indica 'Kreta' (Island Series)

Genus: Canna
Family: Cannaceae

About this plant

A deciduous herbaceous perennial with large, pale green leaves and upright stems which produce bright red flowers from midsummer until mid autumn

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Needs a sheltered, warm site and plenty of watering. In autumn, rhizomes can be lifted and stored in a frost-free place or, in mild gardens, left in the ground covered with dry mulch. See canna cultivation

Pruning

Leave to die back in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division

Pests

May be susceptible to caterpillars, glasshouse red spider mite and aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to canna viruses

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardCottage InformalGround CoverFlower BordersPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatoryGravel Garden

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years