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Gorgeous foliage of Canna Lily Red King Humbert or Canna 'Roi' Humbert bulb
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Canna Lily 'Red
King Humbert'
(Canna 'Roi Humbert') |
Origin: Hybrid
Family: Cannaceae (canna)
Light: Full sun-part shade
Height: 6-8'
Spread: 20-24"
Blooms: Red, mid-Summer
Foliage: Large, smooth, bronze-purple
Soil: Rich, mildly acidic, well-drained, 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,
pond
Comments: Canna Lily Red King Humbert or Canna 'Roi' Humbert is a showy tropical perennial that
is very easy to grow as it only needs 6 hours of sunshine and it multiplies fast. Remove spent flowers to
promote new growth. This upright plant also grows well as an
aquatic plant in the wet garden.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 7-11 |
