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Canna 'Richard Wallace'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 48"-60"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Canna 'Richard Wallace' plant details

Canna 'Richard Wallace' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Canna 'Richard Wallace'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: cannaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 48 IN - 60 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, showy, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Canna 'Richard Wallace'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Richard Wallace may be the country's favorite yellow canna. The buttery blooms are lightly spotted in orangey-red, adding visual interest and depth. This canna loves heat and humidity, making it an excellent choice for the Deep South. Richard Wallace grows well in zones 5-7, too. Why Grow Cannas? These are some of th emost dramatic plants for the home garden Each flower spike lasts several weeks and produces multiple blossoms Many cannas are attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators Cannas are not on the favorite foods list for deer Tall cannas tend to look best when planted in groups of three or more. Shorter varieties work well in mixed planters where they shine as the central plant surrounded by shorter partners with fluffy or strappy foliage profiles.

By: Leafari

Gardening facts about Canna 'Richard Wallace' plant

How to Grow Canna 'Richard Wallace'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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