Canna Flower History. Canna indeica hybrid is a semi-cold-resistant perennial bulb plant in the family Cannaceae native to a semi tropical America. 06062021 canna plural cannas Any member of the genus Canna of tropical plants with large leaves and often showy flowers.
Many are cultivated as ornamentals for their showy flowers and attractive foliage and a number of cultivars have been developed. American cannas were introduced into Europe in 1570 and in 1736 they arrived in England when John Custis of Williamsburg sent seeds of Canna indica to Peter Collinson in London. 11062013 Canna or canna lily is a tropical perennial plant that produces big bold paddle-shaped leaves and bright attractive flowers that grow on spikes in shades of red orange yellow and pink.
Canna indica was known as Indian-shot in the Americas.
Tall varieties should be sheltered from strong winds. For best blooms plant cannas in full sun water regularly and fertilize plants 2-3 times throughout the growing season with a general 10-10-10 fertilizer. The blossoms of the cultivated varieties are much bigger than those of Canna indica Bourne et al1988. Canna genus Canna genus of about 10 species of flowering plants the only genus of the family Cannaceae order Zingiberales.