Cannova Canna Lily
Cannaceae × generalis
KAN-uh-see-ee ek jen-AIR-uh-lis
Annuals: Foliage
Min. Temp
Tender: 36°
Single flowers clustered in terminal spikes. Dwarf and well-branched. Day length neutral. Ideal for garden and containers.The earliest flowering cannas on the market. Their robust growth and extensive branching ensures a large amount of flowering.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Multicolor
Blooming Time
Early Spring - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Upright
Height
18–24 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Trumpet
Characteristics
Type
Hybrid
Design
Thriller
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Fast
Traits
Long blooming
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Not tolerant of standing water
Attracts
Attracts Hummingbirds
Uses/Placement
Massed
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Sun
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost, Peat Moss
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Daily in a basket/container. Weekly in the ground.
Micronutrients
Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Boron (B)
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Plant Patent (PP)
Division Timing
Spring Division