- Botanical name: Canna 'Queen Charlotte'
- Common name: Canna
- Family: Cannaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
Red
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
Cannas are found growing wild in the tropics of southern United States down to South America, and 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 ‘Queen Charlotte’ is a tall-growing canna lily, bearing striking, red flowers with a thick yellow margin, in contrast with mid-green, waxy foliage. For best results grow ‘Queen Charlotte’ in moist soil, towards the back of a sunny border. Keep plants well watered. Being tender, cannas need a little protection to get them through winter. Mulch Canna ‘Queen Charlotte’ in autumn to protect the rhizomes from frost, or bring pots indoors.
How to grow Canna 'Queen Charlotte'
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Plant size
1.5m height
100cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle, back
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
- Hardiness: Tender
- Soil type: Boggy / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
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Do not Plant in January |
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M
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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 |
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| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
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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 not 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 not Divide in March |
A
Do not 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 Divide in September |
O
Do Divide in October |
N
Do Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Canna 'Queen Charlotte' and wildlife
Canna 'Queen Charlotte' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Canna 'Queen Charlotte' poisonous?
Canna 'Queen Charlotte' 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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