Canna indica
Canna, Indian shot, Arrowroot, Achira, Flowering reed, Flowering shot, Indian reed, Queensland, Tous-les-mois, Canna edulis
Canna Canna
C. indica - C. indica is a tender, erect, rhizomatous perennial with large, ovate, lance-shaped, or oblong, dark green leaves, often flushed bronze, and racemes or panicles of iris-like red or orange flowers from midsummer into autumn.
Canna indica is: Deciduous
Erect
Orange-red, Red in Summer; Orange-red, Red in Autumn
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Aphids , Caterpillars , Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs Aphids , Caterpillars , Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs
Canna viruses Canna viruses
Allow leaves to die back completely before removing in autumn.
Division, Seed
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Canna indica (Canna) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Coastal, City, Beds and borders, Architectural, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Sub-Tropical
Plant in a sheltered, warm site in full sun. Water often. May not flower in areas with short growing seasons. In autumn, lift and store rhizomes in a frost-free place or, in mild gardens, leave them in the ground and protect with dry mulch.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Canna indica
Canna, Indian shot, Arrowroot, Achira, Flowering reed, Flowering shot, Indian reed, Queensland, Tous-les-mois, Canna edulis
Canna Canna
C. indica - C. indica is a tender, erect, rhizomatous perennial with large, ovate, lance-shaped, or oblong, dark green leaves, often flushed bronze, and racemes or panicles of iris-like red or orange flowers from midsummer into autumn.
Deciduous
Erect
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Orange-red, Red in Summer; Orange-red, Red in Autumn
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Aphids , Caterpillars , Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs
Allow leaves to die back completely before removing in autumn.
Division, Seed
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Canna indica (Canna) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Coastal, City, Beds and borders, Architectural, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Sub-Tropical
Plant in a sheltered, warm site in full sun. Water often. May not flower in areas with short growing seasons. In autumn, lift and store rhizomes in a frost-free place or, in mild gardens, leave them in the ground and protect with dry mulch.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
Canna indica (Canna)
Xiphinema californicum
Nematode
Absent
2
4
EU regulated nematode pest with the potential to introduce non-European viruses. EU listing and regulations on soil/growing material associated with planting material help to mitigate the risk of entry.
Canna indica (Canna)
Canna yellow mottle virus
Virus or Viroid
Present (Unknown Distribution)
1
3
Previously recorded damage but no evidence to suggest it hasn't been well controlled by industry practice.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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