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Canna iridiflora Ruiz & Pav. | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Canna iridiflora Ruiz & Pav.

Canna iridiflora Ruiz & Pav.

Genus: Canna
Family: Cannaceae

About this plant

An upright perennial to a height of 3m, growing from rhizomes. leaves are broad, oval, dark, bluish green and up to 1m long. Flowers are bright pink and borne from midsummer to early autumn

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamChalkClaySandy

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

Cut back frosted growth 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 CoverArchitectural

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years