Canna x generalis (Canna, Canna Lily, Indian Shot)
Botanical Information
Family | Cannaceae |
Genus | Canna |
Species | x generalis |
Category | Annuals, Bulbs, Tropicals |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H5 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -9 -(-7) |
Temperature (°F) | 10 - 20 |
Growth | Fast |
Flowering Period | June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
Propagation | Sacirfy seed and place on bottom heat. |
Cultivation | Very high moisture needs; do not let dry out between watering. Suitable for bogs and water gardens. Plant outside in early summer in a sheltered location in full sun. Keep soil wet in dry weather. Benefits from a monthly application of high potassium fertilizer. When frost blackens the foliage in autumn, lift the rhizomes; over winter store frost-free in barely moist peat-free soil or leaf mold. In milder conditions, leave in the ground and cover with dry mulch. |