Overview
Canna 'Liebesglut' is a perennial in the genus Canna, part of the Cannaceae family. Canna 'Liebesglut' grows best in full sun, and tolerates well-drained and fertile soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include borders, containers and tropical-themed gardens.
About
Canna 'Liebesglut' is a rhizomatous perennial in the Cannaceae, valued for its summer-to-autumn flowering from July to October. It prefers a sunny, sheltered spot in fertile, well-drained soil that is kept moist. Classified H4 (average), it performs well across much of the UK with some protection in exposed sites. Use it in borders, large containers or tropical-themed beds where its seasonal blooms can be seen.
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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In the garden
Canna 'Liebesglut' is a perennial member of the Cannaceae grown for its prolonged flowering season, which runs from July to October. As a rhizomatous plant it produces new shoots each year and is typically positioned where its flowers are visible through the summer and into autumn. Position in full sun with shelter from strong winds and plant into well-drained, fertile soil that retains moisture; avoid very dry, exposed locations. The H4 hardiness rating (average) means the plant will tolerate typical UK winters in favoured sites, but in colder, exposed gardens or when grown in containers some winter protection is advisable — for example, moving pots undercover or lightly insulating the root zone. Canna 'Liebesglut' suits the back of mixed borders, planted with lower perennials, or as a container specimen on patios and terraces in tropical-themed schemes. Keep the soil consistently moist through the growing season and feed with a balanced fertiliser to support continued bloom. Expect flowers from July to October and remove spent flower stalks to keep the display tidy and prolong flowering.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Canna
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil type
- well-drained, fertile
- Soil moisture
- moist
- Exposure
- sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Canna 'Liebesglut' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial
- Suggested uses
- borders, containers, tropical-themed gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Canna 'Liebesglut'
- Cultivation
- Plant in spring after the last frost; requires regular watering and feeding during the growing season.
- Pruning
- Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming; cut back dead foliage in autumn.
- Propagation
- division of rhizomes
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Canna 'Liebesglut'?
Plant in spring after the last frost; requires regular watering and feeding during the growing season.
Where is the best place to plant Canna 'Liebesglut'?
Canna 'Liebesglut' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Canna 'Liebesglut' need?
Canna 'Liebesglut' grows best in well-drained and fertile soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
How do I prune Canna 'Liebesglut'?
Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming; cut back dead foliage in autumn.
Is Canna 'Liebesglut' hardy in the UK?
Canna 'Liebesglut' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Canna 'Liebesglut'?
Division of rhizomes.
More in the Canna genus
- Canna 'America'Canna 'America'
- Canna 'Le Roi Humbert'
- Canna 'Wyoming'canna 'Wyoming'
- Canna 'Feuerzauber'
- Canna 'Madame Paul Casaneuve'