Overview
Canna 'Banana Punch' is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Canna, part of the Cannaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Canna 'Banana Punch' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include architectural, city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, mediterranean climate plants and patio and container plants.
About
Canna 'Banana Punch' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Canna genus, known for its upright stems and broad, oval leaves. It thrives in full sun with a sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels. This deciduous plant is suited to conservatory or greenhouse cultivation and is hardy to UK zone H3. Flowering in spring and summer, it is ideal for architectural planting in city gardens, patios, and Mediterranean-style settings, and it can be propagated by division of rhizomes in spring.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Canna
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Canna 'Banana Punch' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Canna 'Banana Punch'
- Propagation
- Propagate by division of rhizomes in spring
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to caterpillars, glasshouse red spider mite and aphids
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to canna viruses
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Canna 'Banana Punch'?
Canna 'Banana Punch' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Canna 'Banana Punch' need?
Canna 'Banana Punch' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Canna 'Banana Punch' hardy in the UK?
Canna 'Banana Punch' has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Canna 'Banana Punch'?
Propagate by division of rhizomes in spring.
More in the Canna genus
- Canna 'Intrigue'
- Canna 'Roma'
- Canna 'Yellow Humbert'canna 'Yellow Humbert'
- Canna cinnabarina
- Canna coccinea
- Canna compacta
- Canna glauca
- Canna hybrid
