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Canna 'President'

Family Cannaceae
Plant Type "bulb, corm or tuber"
Zone USDA:   8a - 11   RHS:   H - FT   EGF:   H4 - G2   Australia:   2 - 5  
Care Level
Height 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Spread 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The "bulb, corm or tuber" Canna 'President' (canna lily) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, bright red and fragrant blossoms. The showy glossy foliage is greyish aquamarine and greyish green in colour, bold in texture and evergreen. A specimen plant, Canna 'President' (canna lily) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, border, container, edging, pond, specimen and tropical.
Special Characteristics Hummingbirds are attracted to Canna 'President' . Canna 'President' is tolerant of wet sites.
Cautions The growth rate of Canna 'President' (canna lily) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout.