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CANNA speciosa
Commonly known as Canna lily, Indian shot plant
Tubular red flowers, green leaves
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Exotic plants
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Good to know
Deadhead to promote continued flowering -
Pests & Diseases
Outdoors - slugs, caterpillars. Under glass - red spider mites -
Place of origin
Asia, tropical North and South America -
Red
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Tubular
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BorderSuitable for a sheltered, sunny border
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Patio / pot plants
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
1.9m (6ft) -
Spread
50cm (20in) -
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous perennial. Large, paddle-shaped leaves 30-60cm (12-24in) long, and colourful, lily-like flowers
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Will grow outside in milder locations
This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here.In greenhouse use loamless potting compost. Allow full light but shade from hot sun -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
Sheltered site. Water freely in dry spells -
Mature Size1.9m (6ft)
50cm (20in)
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