Canna x generalis 'Cannova Red'

Indian Shot Plant

Half-hardy Perennial

£11.99

Add a tropical feel to your garden

Spikes of bright red blousy flowers

Showy, exotic looking plants are surprisingly easy to grow even in our British climate

Some parts of this variety are edible - Don't forget to check out our Edible Flowers Guide

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Adding a tropical feel to your garden couldn’t be easier with Canna x generalis 'Cannova Red'. These showy, exotic looking plants are surprisingly easy to grow even in our British climate, Keep them in large pots on the patio and watch as the large, deep green leaves unfurl upwards and outwards to provide the perfect setting for the spikes of bright red blousy flowers that continue to appear right through until the first frosts of the season. Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 40cm (16").

Culinary information: Canna lily rhizomes can be eaten raw and have a taste similar to water chestnut, although they are sometimes bitter. They can also be boiled and baked, in the same way as a potato and have a similar texture and taste. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Plant Size Height Up to 75cm (30in)
Spread Up to 40cm (16in)

Hardiness & Longevity Half-hardy Perennial

Ideal For conservatoryexotic gardengreenhousepatio

Position In full sun

Flowering Months

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Codes
1 x 9cm Potted Plant (72207)

Grow Canna plants in frost free conditions until all risk of frost has passed. In spring, Canna plants can be gradually acclimatised to outdoor conditions over 7-10 days before planting them in borders, beds and containers. Grow Cannas in fertile, moist, well drained soil in a sheltered, sunny position.

Feed and water Canna plants freely throughout the summer. Faded Canna flowers should be deadheaded to promote more flowers. In late autumn, when the first frosts blacken the foliage, the rhizomes should be lifted and stored in barely moist peat, in frost free conditions. Rhizomes can be replanted in spring for another fabulous display.

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

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