Overview
Canna 'Lesotho Lil' is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Canna, part of the Cannaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Canna 'Lesotho Lil' 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 'Lesotho Lil' is a cultivar of the Canna genus, which comprises herbaceous perennials with rhizomatous growth and upright stems. This clump-forming plant features deciduous foliage and thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for patios, containers, bedding, conservatories, greenhouses, and flower borders. Propagation is by division of rhizomes in spring, with interest in both spring and summer seasons.
About the genus
Canna is a genus of flowering plants consisting of 10 species known as cannas or canna lilies. It is the only genus in the family Cannaceae. All of the genus's species are native to the American tropics and were naturalized in Europe, India and Africa in the 1860s.
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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 'Lesotho Lil' 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 'Lesotho Lil'
- 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
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Canna 'Lesotho Lil'?
Canna 'Lesotho Lil' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Canna 'Lesotho Lil' need?
Canna 'Lesotho Lil' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Canna 'Lesotho Lil' hardy in the UK?
Canna 'Lesotho Lil' 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 'Lesotho Lil'?
Division of rhizomes in spring.
More in the Canna genus
- Canna 'America'Canna 'America'
- Canna 'Le Roi Humbert'
- Canna 'Wyoming'canna 'Wyoming'
- Canna 'Feuerzauber'
- Canna 'Liebesglut'
- Canna 'Madame Paul Casaneuve'