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Image shows the gorgeous hummingbird attractor, Canna Viriabilis plants |
Origin: Seedling
Family: Cannaceae (canna)
Light: Full sun
Height: 30"
Spread: 1.5-2'
Blooms: Showy, bright red with tinge of orange,
mid-summer-Fall
Foliage: Paddle-shaped, bluish-green
Soil: Loose, rich, heavy clay, dry
Water: Tolerates wetness
Fertilizer: Once a month with 10-10-10
Pest / Disease: Japanese beetles, bud rot, rust, mosaic
Propagation: Rhizome division, seeds
Uses: Container, patio, poolside, middle of the flower bed, along
walkways
Comments: Canna Viriabilis is a compact perennial plant that produces
beautiful long-lasting blooms which mature to become seeds. The
seeds are enclosed in a thin brown partitioned casing. which can be
harvested and plant for the next season. Canna Viriabilis is heat and humidity tolerant.
Dig up the tubers afer a hard frost and keep them indoors in a cool, dark
area. This impressive red canna adds color to my landscpe garden
and is easily propagated by seeds. Canna Viriabilis attracts
hummingbirds.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 7-11 |
