Canna 'Wyoming' (Wyoming Canna)


Botanical Information

FamilyCannaceae
GenusCanna
Cultivar'Wyoming'
CategoryAnnuals, Bulbs, Tropicals

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9b - 10a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-5 to 1
Temperature (°F)25 - 35
Height1.5 - 2.5 m
Spread0.5 - 1 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September, October

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeGood for borders, beds and containers.
PropagationBy division in early spring.
CultivationPlant outside in early summer in a sheltered location in full sun. Keep soil wet in dry weather. Benefits from a monthly application of high potassium fertilizer. When frost blackens the foliage in autumn, lift the rhizomes; over winter store frost-free in barely moist peat-free soil or leaf mould. In milder conditions, leave in the ground and cover with dry mulch.
PestsCan be susceptible to viruses.
Leaf DescriptionLarge, deep bronze-purple.
Flower DescriptionShowy, vivid orange.

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