Overview
Canna x generalis 'Skyhawk' is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Canna, part of the Cannaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Canna x generalis 'Skyhawk' 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 x generalis 'Skyhawk' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial from the genus Canna, known for its rhizomatous growth and upright stems. This cultivar features broad, oval leaves and produces prominent flowers with petal-like staminodes during the spring and summer months. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for patios, containers, flower borders, and conservatories, 'Skyhawk' is hardy to UK zone H3 and is propagated by division of rhizomes in spring.
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 x generalis 'Skyhawk' 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 x generalis 'Skyhawk'
- 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 x generalis 'Skyhawk'?
Canna x generalis 'Skyhawk' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Canna x generalis 'Skyhawk' need?
Canna x generalis 'Skyhawk' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Canna x generalis 'Skyhawk' hardy in the UK?
Canna x generalis 'Skyhawk' 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 x generalis 'Skyhawk'?
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
