Canna musifolia 'Red'

Also Known As

Canna musafolia 'Rubra'
Banana Canna

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 10'
W: 5'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Canna musifolia 'Red' plant details

Canna musifolia 'Red' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with bronze, burgundy, green and red foliage. In summer orange and red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Canna musifolia 'Red'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: cannaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze, burgundy, green and red
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 10 FT tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, showy, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Canna musifolia 'Red'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Canna sailed through 6 deg. F in 2009. It's a tall plant to 7' with bronze-green to wine-red foliage and stems. It sports a delicate spritz of "delicious" reddish-orange flowers in summer -- tropicalesque and invigorating! Finally, it culminates in ornamental, spiny, red-tinged round fruit to extend its season of interest.