Canna indica 'Purpurea' (Canna Lily)
Indian Shot 'Purpurea', Canna Lily 'Purpurea'
A striking beauty with its dramatic, upright, large bronze leaves suffused purple, Canna indica 'Purpurea' (Canna Lily) adds height and interest to the garden and immediately provides a cheerful touch of the tropics. The bold foliage is topped from mid-summer to fall by stalks of small, brilliant orange-red flowers that attract hummingbirds. Vigorous, this rhizomatous herbaceous perennial is a highly ornamental plant that is perfect for the back of the border.
- Grows up to 4-7 ft. high (180-210 cm) and 2-3 ft. wide (60-90 cm)
- A full sun lover, this Canna performs best in organically rich, moist, and well-drained soils.
- Canna Lilies look their best when massed along walls or hedges or in garden beds where they proudly stand out. Spectacular on a patio, they are well suited to container growing.
- Very sensitive to frost, this Canna Lily is a tender perennial that is only hardy to zones 8-11. Therefore, in cooler areas, its bulb will have to be dug up before the first frost and stored indoors over the winter in a dry place before being replanted in spring.
- Cannas are largely free of pests but in the USA, special care has to be provided to protect their leaves from the damage eventually caused by the Canna Leaf Roller. Keep an eye out for Japanese beetles, caterpillars, slugs, and snails which may chew on the foliage.
- Deadhead Cannas throughout the growing season to keep them blooming for as long as possible.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 8
– 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 11 |
Climate Zones | 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Canna - Canna Lilies |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 4' – 7' (120cm – 210cm) |
Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Traditional Garden |
Dirk Mann (www.Flowermedia.com)
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 8
– 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 11 |
Climate Zones | 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Canna - Canna Lilies |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 4' – 7' (120cm – 210cm) |
Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Traditional Garden |