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Canna Durban - Indian shot

Canna Durban
Indian shot, Canna, Cann Lily, African Arrowroot, Edible Canna, Purple Arrowroot, Sierra Leone Arrowroot

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Good evening, I have just received some Durban cannas; I wanted variegated leaves and orange flowers, and I found them. The bulbs are very healthy, and I have planted them in pots to get them started. I can't wait to see them. I am a loyal customer and always satisfied with this company.

hpi, 12/02/2024

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A large rhizomatous perennial with bright orange flowers. Its magnificent foliage is first red-purple, then variegated with pink, green, and cream. It harmonises beautifully with the flowers.
Height at maturity
1.50 m
Spread at maturity
60 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -4°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to May
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Description

Canna 'Durban' is a large rhizomatous perennial with vibrant orange flowers. Its magnificent foliage starts off red-purple and then becomes variegated with pink, green, and cream. It harmonises perfectly with the flowers.

 

Canna 'Durban' reaches a height of about 1.5m (5ft), making it ideal for planting at the back a bed. It is grown both for its vibrant orange flowers and its highly decorative foliage, which is reminiscent of the bright shades of tropical plants like croton.

Canna 'Durban' flowers from July until the first frost. Consider planting it in a bed with about ten bulbs of the same variety, or by mixing green and purple foliage. Dig up the stump before the first frost, as it is susceptible to damage.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.50 m
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour orange
Flowering time July to November

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour variegated

Botanical data

Genus

Canna

Cultivar

Durban

Family

Cannaceae

Other common names

Indian shot, Canna, Cann Lily, African Arrowroot, Edible Canna, Purple Arrowroot, Sierra Leone Arrowroot

Planting and care

Plant the bulbs after the last frosts. The soil should be moist but well-drained (if necessary, lighten your soil with turf or sand). Space them 40cm (16in) apart. Cover with 5cm (2in) of soil. Apply organic fertiliser at planting and at least once a month. Water regularly so that the soil never completely dries out. Its flowering will be more beautiful if it is planted in partial shade.

Canna 'Durban' does not like cold weather. It must be protected from frost during winter. Dig up the rhizomes and keep them dry and cool. You can place them in turf, for example. 

You can speed up their cycle by planting them in pots under frost-free shelter as early as February, and then transplanting them to the garden in warmer weather.

 

Planting period

Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to May
Planting depth 6 cm

Intended location

Type of use Border, Free-standing
Hardiness Hardy down to -4°C (USDA zone 9b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil

Care

Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Needs to be stored
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