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Canna x ehemanii

Canna x ehemanii

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CannaPerennialFamily: Cannaceae

Height: 2.5mSpread: 1m
Tender

Flower colour:

Pink

Foliage colour:

Bronze

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Boggy / Clay / Heavy / Moist

Cannas are perfect for adding an exotic touch to the garden. Found growing in the tropics of southern United States down to South America, 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 with other exotic-looking plants, such as agapanthus and crocosmia.

Canna x ehemanii is a particularly tall-growing canna, bearing arching stems of nodding, red-purple flowers from early summer to autumn, in contrast with bronze foliage. It's ideal for growing in a moist, sunny border, or in large pots on a sunny, sheltered patio, as long as plants are kept well watered. Mulch Canna x ehemanii in autumn to protect the rhizomes from winter frosts, or bring pots undercover in autumn.

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Canna ‘Ehemanii’ and wildlife

Canna ‘Ehemanii’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Canna ‘Ehemanii’ poisonous?

Canna ‘Ehemanii’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People