Whether you raise these special cannas in a summertime perennial border or a feature bed. they will yield many large blooms in a variety of tropicallooking colours. Starting in summer and continuing through fall's first frost. the flowers just keep on coming. borne on towering stalks that reach up to 5' high. Despite their exotic appearance. cannas are very adaptable and perform well in most types of soil. Covers 20-22 sq ft when planted together.
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Botanical Name: Canna indica
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Form: Perennial
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Hardiness Zone: 3-10
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Lift in Fall: 3-7
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Flowering Time: Summer till first frost
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Light Requirements: Full Sun. Partial Shade
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Flower Color: Mixture of various colors
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Flower Form: Petals and sepals united to form large. flared flowers which are clustered along the top portion of the stems
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Foliage Type: Broad. elliptical tropical looking leaves
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Growth Rate: Medium
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Height/Habit: 4 - 5 feet
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Spread: 18 - 24 inches
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Planting Instructions: 3" deep and 18-24" apart
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Soil Requirements: Well drained
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Will Tolerate: Acidic Soil. Clay Soil. Loamy Soil. Sandy Soil
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Pruning: None. except to remove spent flowers and flower stems
