Canna 'Paprika'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

7b-11

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Canna 'Paprika' plant details

Canna 'Paprika' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with black and purple foliage. In summer orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Does well in average and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Canna 'Paprika'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: cannaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen black and purple
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Canna 'Paprika'

USDA Zones: 7b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dark dramatic foliage & elegant flowers! Certainly this is one of the most garden worthy hybrids around. Blooms are more similar to the wild-species Cannas (our favorites!) but slightly larger – a lovely compromise! Red & orange, ribbon like petals contrast nicely against broad, dark leaves. Like all Cannas, it tolerates high water & lots of sun, but it's a more drought tolerant & shade tolerant plant than you might guess. I lived next to a stand of Canna indica that was in almost full shade & received almost no water as well, & was doing fine, so experiment! Useful anywhere you want a fast & easy spot of topical drama – pots, borders – anywhere! Hummingbirds love the flowers! Cut back to the ground in winter to renew the foliage yearly & bait for snails. To 4' tall & spreading – average soil is fine.