Canna lutea — Clump forming

Overview

Canna lutea is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Canna, part of the Cannaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Canna lutea 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, commonly known as Indian shot, African arrowroot, edible canna, purple arrowroot, Sierra Leone arrowroot, is a plant species in the family Cannaceae. It is native to the Americas and naturalized elsewhere. The edible rhizomes are a source of starch. In the garden it prefers full sun and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder areas (RHS H3). Suggested uses include architectural, city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, mediterranean climate plants and patio and container plants. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.

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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 lutea 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 lutea

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