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CannaSol™ Happy Carmen® Canna

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  • - Canna Lily
  • - Height: 2 feet
  • - Growing Zone: 2-11
  • - Exposure: Full Sun
  • - Bloom Time: July-September
Plant Features

CannaSol™ Happy Carmen® is a compact variety that produces big, long-lasting clusters of red flowers that are magnets for hummingbirds. CannaSol™ are heat and humidity loving Canna lilies the do best in full sun locations with moist to wet soils. They are perfect for containers!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Plant in late spring or early summer after the last frost date

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.5

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during hot weather
  • - For container-grown Canna Lilies, water more frequently as containers dry out faster

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at planting time
  • - Supplement with a high-phosphorus, water-soluble fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season
  • - Reduce feeding in late summer as the plant prepares for dormancy

Pruning and Training:

  • - Remove spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering
  • - Cut back the plant after the first frost if grown as an annual, or dig up rhizomes for overwintering in colder climates

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Watch for common pests like aphids, slugs, and Japanese beetles

Blooming Indicators:

  • - Blooms continuously from mid-summer through fall, adding bold color to the garden

Light Requirements:

  • - Can tolerate light shade, but flower production may decrease

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Heat-tolerant and performs well in hot, humid conditions

Companion Plants for Canna Lily:

  • - Coleus: Their vibrant foliage contrasts beautifully with the bold flowers of Canna Lilies
  • - Zinnias: The bright, cheerful flowers of Zinnias complement the tropical look of Canna Lilies
  • - Salvia: Their spiky blooms add vertical interest and attract pollinators, enhancing the tropical feel
  • - Verbena: The trailing habit and clusters of small flowers of Verbena create a striking contrast with the large, upright Canna Lilies
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Height Category Tall
Mature Spread 12 inches
Habit Upright
Flower Color Red
Foliage Color Green
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Features Cut Flowers, Heat tolerant
Garden Styles Container Garden, Cottage Garden, Fall Garden, Pollinator Garden, Tropical Garden
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Filler, Focal Point, Texture
Critter Resistance Rabbit
Pet Friendly Yes
Tolerates Clay soil, Sandy soil

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Will buy again

This is the 1st time I have purchased a Canna Lily Plant. It won't be the last time. I have always loved this plants and thought they were hard to grow. I was wrong!

From Patti | July 13, 2020


Perfect

Plants arrived in perfect condition. All are thriving at the moment. Excellent experience.

From William | June 10, 2020


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