Canna Information

Cannas are native to the northern and southern hemispheres. Cannas are quite versatile and very dependable. They grow well in most areas of the United States, but flourish with plenty of heat and water. Cannas are EASY to plant and EASY to grow. Cannas offer showy, tropical color from early summer until frost. Cannas are regaining much of the popularity they once enjoyed as an old garden flower. Three characteristics of cannas make them an excellent choice to brighten any sunny spot in your yard. These attributes are bloom, height and foliage.

Cannas bloom heavily in large, showy clusters. Bloom colors include various shades and combinations of red, yellow, pink and orange. Cannas are among the few flowers that offer long lasting color during the summer months with such low maintenance.

Cannas grow to heights of 3 feet (dwarf), 4 feet (medium) and 6 feet (tall), depending on the cultivar. Note: the height of cannas can vary significantly depending on soil fertility, type of soil, water, light and/or the growing season. Dwarf, medium and tall are average heights under normal growing conditions. Because of the three ranges in height, their possibilities are endless. Cannas are magnificent when planted in mass or offer a striking focal point when planted in small groupings.

Cannas have long banana-like leaves along the stem. Foliage color varies from several hues of green to a reddish-purple and bronze, depending on the cultivar. We also offer two varieties with variegated foliage. Canna Striped Beauty has green and white striped leaves, while canna Pretoria has green and yellow striped leaves.

Click on the images below to see large detailed pictures showing all colors of the flowers and leaves.

Striped Beauty

Pretoria