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Beautiful sunny-yellow colored blooms of the Canna Lily Richard
Wallace aka King Midas bulb plant |
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Canna Lily
'Richard Wallace'
aka King Midas |
Origin: Southern United States and south to northern Argentina
Family: Cannaceae (canna)
Light: Sun-part shade
Height: 4-6'
Spread: 1.5-2'
Blooms: Bright lemony-yellow with dotted throat, mid-Summer
Foliage: Large, smooth, green
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
Uses: Large container, pond, screen, beds, cut flower arrangements,
borders, landscaping
Comments: Canna Lily Richard Wallace aka King Midas is a showy tall tropical perennial that
blooms freely. It is very easy to grow as it only needs 6 hours of sunshine and it multiplies fast.
Somewhat self-cleaning, this canna grows well as an aquatic in the water
garden or pond
USDA Hardiness Zones : 7-8 |
