Overview
Canna 'Yellow Humbert' is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Canna, part of the Cannaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Canna 'Yellow Humbert' 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 'Yellow Humbert' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial within the genus Canna, known for its rhizomatous growth and upright stems. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun, ideally in a sheltered, south-facing aspect with moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. It is suitable for cultivation in conservatories, greenhouses, patios, containers, and flower borders. Flowering occurs in spring and summer, adding seasonal interest, and it is hardy to UK zone H3. Propagation is by division of rhizomes in spring, with watering recommended during establishment.
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 'Yellow Humbert' 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 'Yellow Humbert'
- 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 'Yellow Humbert'?
Canna 'Yellow Humbert' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Canna 'Yellow Humbert' need?
Canna 'Yellow Humbert' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Canna 'Yellow Humbert' hardy in the UK?
Canna 'Yellow Humbert' 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 'Yellow Humbert'?
Division of rhizomes in spring.
More in the Canna genus
- Canna 'Intrigue'
- Canna 'Roma'
- Canna cinnabarina
- Canna coccinea
- Canna compacta
- Canna glauca
- Canna hybrid
- Canna indica 'King Albert' red