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Gorgeous peach blooms of the
Canna Peach (gigantum) plant |
Origin: Southern United States and south to northern Argentina
Family: Cannaceae (canna)
Light: Full sun
Height: 7'
Spread: 1'-2'
Blooms: Peach, mid-Summer
Foliage: Large, glossy, green
Soil: Rich, keep moist
Water: Tolerates wetness
Fertilizer: Once a month with 10-10-10
Pest / Disease: Japanese beetles, bud rot, rust, mosaic
Propagation: Rhizome division, seeds
Uses: Large container, backdrop for garden, mass planting
Comments: Canna Peach (gigantum) is a tall and showy tropical
perennial bulb plant that is very easy to grow as it only needs 6 hours
of sunshine and it multiplies fast. These cannas make a beautiful
backdrop when grown in masses. Remove spent flowers to promote
new growth. Canna Peach gigantum produces seeds in a thin brown shell.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-11 |
