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Coral Canna Lily

Canna generalis

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Overview

The Canna generalis 'Coral' is a heat-loving canna with upright green foliage and soft salmon-coral blooms that draw hummingbirds from planting to frost. It matures 30-48 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide, with a bold but container-friendly habit. Grow in part sun to full sun, average soil, and consistent average moisture; it tolerates humidity and brief damp spells. Hardy in USDA Zones 8-11.

Water Medium
Coral Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — It matures 30-48 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide, with a bold but container-friendly habit
Coral Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — Grow in part sun to full sunCoral Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — and consistent average moisture; it tolerates humidity and brief damp spellsCoral Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — heat-loving canna from Proven Winners® that brings a lush tropical presence to summer plantingsCoral Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — commonly referred to as Coral Canna LilyCoral Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — Broad green leaves build a fullCoral Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — The effect is bold without feeling heavy—fresh, vivid, and wonderfully architectural+9

Culture

Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
2.5–4 Ft.
Mature width
1.5–2 Ft.

Classification

Family
Cannaceae

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Coral Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — It matures 30-48 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide, with a bold but container-friendly habit
Coral Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — Grow in part sun to full sun
Coral Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — and consistent average moisture; it tolerates humidity and brief damp spells
Coral Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — heat-loving canna from Proven Winners® that brings a lush tropical presence to summer plantings
Coral Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — commonly referred to as Coral Canna Lily
Coral Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — Broad green leaves build a full
Coral Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — The effect is bold without feeling heavy—fresh, vivid, and wonderfully architectural
Coral Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — while slim stems lift soft salmon-pink to coral-orange flowers above the foliage like bright
Coral Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — It is adaptable enough to handle brief damp conditions and short dry spells
Coral Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — fertile soil with consistent moisture
Coral Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — it delivers a long season of color
Coral Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — Gardeners often describe it as a true showpiece
Coral Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — It is hardy in USDA Zones 8a through 11b and is commonly grown as a fast, floriferous annual in cooler regions
Coral Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — Blooming from planting until frost
Coral Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — performing best in average
Coral Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — though regular watering produces the fullest foliage and most generous bloom

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