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Exquisite blooms of the Canna Lily Journey's End or Fay's Orchid or
Jimmy Carter bulb plant |
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Canna Lily Journey's End
(AKA Fay's Orchid, Jimmy Carter) |
Origin: Southern United States and south to northern Argentina
Family: Cannaceae (canna)
Light: Full sun
Height: 2'-4'
Spread: 1-1.5'
Blooms: Yellow, repeat bloomer
Foliage: Large, smooth, green, herbaceous
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
Uses: Large container, center of flower bed, center of formal garden
Comments: Canna Lily Journey's End or Fay's Orchid or Jimmy Carter
is a showy tropical perennial that
is very easy to grow as it only needs 6 hours of sunshine. This
bulb plant multiplies fast. Remove spent flowers fromo
promote new growth.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 7-10 |
