Botanical Name: Common Names:
Canna generalis Show Off Orange Punch Canna Lily,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Clumping, Upright
Description:
Cannas are the right plant for these times when the tropical effect is so much in vogue. Aside from the striking foliage which varies with variety they have dramatic flower spikes which continue to open new flowers from each flower spike for several weeks. Canna Show Offs varieties are selected for their clean vibrant lines which blend well into the modern plantings. Leaves and flowers are used in floral decoration. Canna Show Off Orange Punch has flamboyant vibrant orange flowers and tropical green foliage during warmer months of the year. Grows approx. 2m tall x 75cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Mass Planting, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Rust
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Cannaceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Orange
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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