Overview
Canna 'Marjorie Cole' is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Canna, part of the Cannaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Canna 'Marjorie Cole' 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 'Marjorie Cole' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial cultivar of the genus Canna, known for its rhizomatous growth and upright stems. It features broad, oval leaves and produces prominent flowers in clusters during spring and summer. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun with a sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels. Suitable for architectural and informal gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H3 and is best propagated by division of rhizomes in spring.
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, 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 'Marjorie Cole' 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 'Marjorie Cole'
- 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 'Marjorie Cole'?
Canna 'Marjorie Cole' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Canna 'Marjorie Cole' need?
Canna 'Marjorie Cole' 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 'Marjorie Cole' hardy in the UK?
Canna 'Marjorie Cole' 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 'Marjorie Cole'?
Propagate by division of rhizomes in spring.
More in the Canna genus
- Canna 'America'Canna 'America'
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- Canna 'Wyoming'canna 'Wyoming'
- Canna 'Feuerzauber'
- Canna 'Liebesglut'
- Canna 'Madame Paul Casaneuve'