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Canna 'Pink Sunburst'

Also Known As

  • Canna 'Pink Sunburst' [Dwarf]
  • Pink Sunburst Canna Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 7b-10b

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Canna 'Pink Sunburst' plant details

Canna 'Pink Sunburst' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with variegated foliage. In summer pink and salmon flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Canna 'Pink Sunburst'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: cannaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen variegated
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and salmon blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, dwarf, foliage plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Canna 'Pink Sunburst'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'Pink Sunburst' is a compact variegated canna with striped tropical foliage, topped with gorgeous pink flowers. A very showy canna that grows from 2-3' tall. Its foliage has dark red stripes highlighted with pink, bronze, yellow, and green striping. Zones 7-10. Hummingbird attractant.. Blooms all summer long.
Canna Dwarf Pink Sunburst is a beautiful Canna. This plant produces a baby pink flower that lasts until it frost. The foliage is a rainbow of variegation that includes reds, pinks, bronze, and pale yellows. This plant is an exquisite addition to any landscape. It adds a soft touch of paradise to any garden. Foliage: Variegated foliage Flowers: Soft Pink Height: 2 1/2 to 3 feet tall
This short 3' tall dazzling canna is the hottest thing since summertime in Miami. 'Pink Sunburst' is similar to Canna 'Bengal Tiger' (yellow-and-green striped leaves), except that the variegated leaves have a reddish-pink cast. The dwarf, rapidly multiplying mound of foliage is topped all summer by large salmon-pink flowers. Plant Delights Nursery 1996 introduction from Sunburst Bulbs in South Africa.

Gardening facts about Canna 'Pink Sunburst' plant

How to Grow Canna 'Pink Sunburst'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • salmon
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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Zones

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