About
Canarina canariensis is a tuberous perennial characterized by its sprawling stems and elongated, lanceolate leaves. It produces drooping, bell-shaped flowers that feature distinct veining in a rich orange-red hue.
About the genus
Canarina consists of climbing, tuberous perennials characterized by uncomplicated foliage and one or more drooping, bell-shaped blossoms featuring six lobes.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub, Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
- Native to
- Canary Islands
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Under glass grow in peat-free, loam-based potting compost in bright filtered light with good ventilation. Water freely when in growth and keep completely dry when foliage yellows in late spring. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly when in growth. Pot on when dormant
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed at 15-18°C in spring
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to glasshouse whitefly and glasshouse red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free