Canna Flower Perennial. Easy to grow they stand proud and bold - provided some basic rules are respected. Arthur Cleveland Coxe American poet 1818-96.
Chalk Clay Loam Peat Saline Sand Silt. Cannas have been in and out of fashion many times during their long history and are currently rebounding in popularity from a post WWII low. Flower color may be red orange or yellow.
Often used in bedding displays tropical borders or large containers canna lilies are great value for money giving years of colour and drama.
It means reed or reed-like plant. The name canna comes from the Greek word kanna. Depending on the variety foliage color varies from green to maroon bronze and variegated types. Flower color may be red orange or yellow.