- Botanical name: Canna 'Alberich'
- Common name: Canna
- Family: Cannaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
Pink
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
Tropical cannas have lush green or bronze foliage and brightly coloured flowers, which appear from midsummer until mid-autumn. They thrive in moist soils in full sun, and look fantastic when grown in exotic ornamental displays in mixed borders or large containers, especially when planted with other exotic-looking plants, such as agapanthus and crocosmia.
Canna ‘Alberich’ has dramatic dark green foliage, which contrasts beautifully with large peach flowers. It’s well-suited to growing in pots, either on its own as a feature in its own right, or planted with other exotic perennials.
For best results grow Canna ‘Alberich’ in moist soil or compost, in full sun to partial shade. Keep plants well watered, especially if growing in pots. Being tender, cannas need a little protection to get them through winter. Mulch in autumn to protect the rhizomes from frost, or bring pots indoors.
How to grow Canna 'Alberich'
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Plant size
2.2m height
50cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle, back
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Tender
- Soil type: Boggy / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
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| Plant |
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Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do Divide in March |
A
Do Divide in April |
M
Do not Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Canna 'Alberich' and wildlife
Canna 'Alberich' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Canna 'Alberich' poisonous?
Canna 'Alberich' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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