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Canna 'Phasion' (Canna 'Phasion')
2 hours care
per year
per year
1.8m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Canna 'Phasion'
Other names
Canna 'Durban', Canna 'Tropicanna', Cana lily 'Tropicana', Canna 'Phasion', Indian shot 'Phasion', Canna 'Andaloucia, Canna 'Franciscus' , Canna 'Inferno', Canna 'Tiger Stripe'
Genus
Canna Canna
Variety or Cultivar
'Phasion' _ 'Tropicana' is an upright, rhizomatous perennial with large, banana-like, dark green, yellow and red-striped leaves and strong, erect stems bearing racemes of yellow-orange flowers from midsummer into early autumn.
Canna 'Phasion' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Orange in Summer
Foliage
Green, Striped, Red, Purple, Orange in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Glasshouse red spider mite Aphids , Caterpillars , Glasshouse red spider mite
Canna viruses Canna viruses
General care
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Canna 'Phasion' (Canna 'Phasion') will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Beds and borders, Containers, Sub-Tropical, Conservatory, Indoor
Cultivation
Plant in a sheltered, warm site and water often. In autumn, lift and store rhizomes in a frost-free place or, in mild gardens leave them in the ground but cover with dry mulch.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
Companion plants
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Canna 'Phasion'
Other names
Canna 'Durban', Canna 'Tropicanna', Cana lily 'Tropicana', Canna 'Phasion', Indian shot 'Phasion', Canna 'Andaloucia, Canna 'Franciscus' , Canna 'Inferno', Canna 'Tiger Stripe'
Genus
Canna Canna
Variety or Cultivar
'Phasion' _ 'Tropicana' is an upright, rhizomatous perennial with large, banana-like, dark green, yellow and red-striped leaves and strong, erect stems bearing racemes of yellow-orange flowers from midsummer into early autumn.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Orange in Summer
Foliage
Green, Striped, Red, Purple, Orange in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Glasshouse red spider mite
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Canna 'Phasion' (Canna 'Phasion') will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Beds and borders, Containers, Sub-Tropical, Conservatory, Indoor
Cultivation
Plant in a sheltered, warm site and water often. In autumn, lift and store rhizomes in a frost-free place or, in mild gardens leave them in the ground but cover with dry mulch.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
Defra's Risk register #1
Plant name
Canna 'Phasion' (Canna 'Phasion')
Common pest name
Scientific pest name
Xiphinema californicum
Type
Nematode
Current status in UK
Absent
Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
2
Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
4
General biosecurity comments
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.
Defra's Risk register #2
Plant name
Canna 'Phasion' (Canna 'Phasion')
Common pest name
Scientific pest name
Canna yellow mottle virus
Type
Virus or Viroid
Current status in UK
Present (Unknown Distribution)
Likelihood to spread in UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
1
Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
3
General biosecurity comments
Previously recorded damage but no evidence to suggest it hasn't been well controlled by industry practice.
About this section
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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