Overview
Canna indica 'Singapore Orange' is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Canna, part of the Cannaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Canna indica 'Singapore Orange' 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 indica 'Singapore Orange' is a cultivar of the Canna genus, which comprises herbaceous perennials with rhizomatous growth and upright stems. This clump-forming plant has broad, oval leaves that are deciduous and produces prominent flowers in clusters during spring and summer. It thrives in full sun with a south or west-facing aspect and prefers moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils of varying pH. Suitable for sheltered locations, it is ideal for architectural, courtyard, cottage, Mediterranean, and container gardens in the UK, where it is hardy to H3. Propagation is 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 indica 'Singapore Orange' 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 indica 'Singapore Orange'
- 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 indica 'Singapore Orange'?
Canna indica 'Singapore Orange' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Canna indica 'Singapore Orange' need?
Canna indica 'Singapore Orange' 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 indica 'Singapore Orange' hardy in the UK?
Canna indica 'Singapore Orange' 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 indica 'Singapore Orange'?
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
