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Canna Lily Striped Beauty or Bangkok or Christ's Light or Minerva or
Yellow-flowered Variegated Canna showing off its lovely blooms |
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Canna Lily Striped Beauty
(aka Bangkok, Christ's Light, Minerva, Yellow-flowered Variegated
Canna) |
Origin: Southern United States and south to northern Argentina
Family: Cannaceae (canna)
Light: Full sun
Height: 2'-4'
Spread: 2-3'
Blooms: Lemon-yellow with white stipe on petals, late Spring
Foliage: Variegated, chartreuse-yellow with white bands, smooth
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,
mass planting
Comments: Canna Lily Striped Beauty or Bangkok or Christ's Light
or Minerva or Yellow-flowered Variegated Canna is a beautiful tropical
perennial that is very easy to grow. It only needs 6 hours of sunshine
and it multiplies fast when given sufficient water and fertilize it
monthly with a well-balanced fertilizer. Plant Canna Bangkok in
your favorite container or grow them in masses in the formal garden or
center of flower bed for a dramatic effect. The gorgeous foliage
variegation of Minerva alone is enough to draw any passerby's attention.
The beautiful sunny yellow blooms are an added plus in beautifying the
perennial landscape. Remove spent flowers from Canna Lily Striped Beauty to promote
growth.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 7-10 |
