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Canna indica Purpurea - Indian shot

Canna indica Purpurea
Indian shot, Canna, Cann Lily, African Arrowroot, Edible Canna, Purple Arrowroot, Sierra Leone Arrowroot

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I received a very beautiful specimen of a red banana tree quickly. Very satisfied with my purchase.

Fleur, 12/06/2019

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A beautiful variety of canna lily with spikes of red flower buds opening into pinkish-orange flowers.
Height at maturity
2.50 m
Spread at maturity
60 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -12°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to May
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Description

Canna indica 'Purpurea' is a variety of canna lily with long spikes of small red flower buds opening to pinkish-orange flowers. This beautiful plant originates from Central America. It blooms from August to October, creating a sublime contrast with its dark purple foliage.

 

 

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Plant habit

Height at maturity 2.50 m
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time August to October

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour purple

Botanical data

Genus

Canna

Species

indica

Cultivar

Purpurea

Family

Cannaceae

Other common names

Indian shot, Canna, Cann Lily, African Arrowroot, Edible Canna, Purple Arrowroot, Sierra Leone Arrowroot

Product reference69441

Planting and care

This species is one of the hardiest and can be grown without protection in open ground all year round in the mildest regions.

Planting period

Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to May

Intended location

Type of use Border, Free-standing
Hardiness Hardy down to -12°C (USDA zone 8a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil

Care

Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Needs to be stored
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