Canna × generalis Cannova Bronze Scarlet ('Fcaa35')
Indian shot
- 2 litre pot
- £9.99
- available to order from late spring
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- Standard £5.95
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: fertile, well-drained soil or loam-less potting compost
- Flowering period: June to September
- Hardiness: half hardy (will need winter protection)
- Garden care: Avoid planting out young plants until all risk of frost has passed. Water regularly during the growing season, applying a phosphorus-rich liquid fertiliser each month. In frost-prone areas lift the rhizomes in autumn and store in a frost-free environment in barely-moist compost or leaf mould.
A flamboyant, clump-forming Canna with spectacular scarlet-red flowers contrasting beautifully against a backdrop of paddle-shaped, luxuriant bronze foliage. ‘Cannova Bronze Scarlet' flowers over a long summer season to the first frosts and is ideally suited for jungle-themed planting schemes whether in the border, a large pot, or by the margins of a pond.
- Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten