Canna hybrid — Clump forming

Overview

Canna hybrid is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Canna, part of the Cannaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Canna hybrid grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, bedding, conservatory and greenhouse and flower borders and beds.

About

Canna hybrid is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial from the Cannaceae family, known for its rhizomatous growth and upright stems. It features broad, oval leaves and produces prominent clusters of flowers during the spring and summer months. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for patios, containers, flower borders, and conservatories, and is propagated by division of rhizomes in spring.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Canna

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H3

Plant details

Canna hybrid size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Conservatory Greenhouse, Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Patio and container plants, Bedding, Conservatory and greenhouse, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Canna hybrid

Propagation: Division of rhizomes in spring
Pest resistance: Susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, slugs and snails, caterpillars
Disease resistance: Susceptible to canna viruses