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canna 'Russian Red' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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canna 'Russian Red'

Canna indica 'Russian Red'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Canna
Family: Cannaceae

About this plant

'Russian Red' is a striking foliage plant growing to 2.9m tall, with spreading, reddish-bronze leaves and pink-flushed orange flowers from late summer

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 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 leave them in the ground but cover with dry mulch.

Pruning

Leave to die back in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division

Pests

Caterpillars, glasshouse red spider mite and aphids may be a problem

Diseases

May be affected by a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverPatio ContainerCity Courtyard

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years