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Image shows the gorgeous long lasting big red flowers and handsome lush leaves of
Canna Lily Lippo |
Origin: Hybrid
Family: Cannaceae (canna)
Light: Full sun
Height: 4'
Spread: 1-2'
Blooms: Big, bright red with yellow throat, late Summer
Foliage: Large, blue-green leaves
Soil: Rich, mildly acidic, 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, center of flower bed, center of formal garden, accent
Comments: Canna Lily Lippo draws a lot of attention with its stunning
vertical habit. It is a great accent plant, and it
is very easy to grow as it only needs 6 hours of sunshine. Remove spent flowers
from plant to
promote new growth. Canna Lily Lippo makes a superb patio accent
plant. It looks great in containers as well as in the center of
the tropical gardenflower bed with its big bright red longlasting
gorgeous blooms.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 7-11 |
