Canna tuerckheimii (Türckheim's Giant Canna)

250 (400)cm, Türckheim's Giant Canna (syn. Canna gigantea, Canna latifolia) is native from Mexico to Ecuador and the tallest member in its genus. Some of our own plants have even gained more then 400 cm in height - an impressively large Canna species! It is an evergreen species with very long and broad, banana-like leaves topped by a very tall losely branching stalk with orange-red flowers. For any humus rich soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. This large species requires sufficient space to develop well and is best grown in a large container. During winter keep plants at a minimum of some 15°C and reduce watering to a minimum. At lower temperatures plants will go dormant and the rootstock will stay dormant during the cold season. However, plants shall be kept growing in winter to achieve free flowering. III-IX.
7 seeds per package.