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Scarlet II Canna Lily

Canna generalis

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Overview

The Canna generalis 'Scarlet II' is an upright Proven Winners® canna with lush green leaves and vivid scarlet-red flowers from planting to frost. It grows 30-48 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide, bringing tropical height to containers and sunny beds. Plant in part sun to full sun with average soil and steady moisture; it is heat tolerant, easy care, and deer resistant. Hardy in USDA Zones 8-11.

Water Medium
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — It grows 30-48 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide, bringing tropical height to containers and sunny beds
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — red flowers in the gardenScarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — helps sustain its vigorous display.<br><br>In design; while saturated blooms rise above it from planting, image 94Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — though removing seed pods can keep plantings looking especially polished; as deadheading is not required forScarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — especially effective in summer compositions where heat; valued for its vivid scarlet-red flowers and lush, image 79Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — Maintenance is refreshingly simple; paddle-like leaves build a handsome vertical canopyScarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — valued for its vivid scarlet-red flowers and lush green foliage+107

Culture

Water
Medium

Shape & size

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

Classification

Family
Cannaceae

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Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — It grows 30-48 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide, bringing tropical height to containers and sunny beds
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — red flowers in the garden
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — helps sustain its vigorous display.<br><br>In design; while saturated blooms rise above it from planting, image 94
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — though removing seed pods can keep plantings looking especially polished; as deadheading is not required for
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — especially effective in summer compositions where heat; valued for its vivid scarlet-red flowers and lush, image 79
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — Maintenance is refreshingly simple; paddle-like leaves build a handsome vertical canopy
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — valued for its vivid scarlet-red flowers and lush green foliage
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — Maintenance is refreshingly simple; paddle-like leaves build a handsome vertical canopy, image 89
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — paddle-like leaves build a handsome vertical canopy; with its most generous bloom display in bright exposures
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — pairing beautifully with vigorous trailing annuals and colorful foliage plants
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — Gardeners have noted its reliable flowering and clean performance; its tropical character is immediate, image 84
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — while deer tend to leave it alone; with strong growth and little trouble from insects or disease
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — with strong growth and little trouble from insects or disease; though it is hardy in USDA Zones 8a through 11b
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — as deadheading is not required for continued bloom; where it may return in warm, image 90
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — It is grown as an annual in many climates; it grows well in average soil and appreciates consistent moisture
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — It grows 30-48 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide, bringing tropical height to containers and sunny beds; commonly
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — even in challenging summer conditions.<br><br>This canna performs best in part sun to full sun; maintenance is
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — though removing seed pods can keep plantings looking especially polished; as deadheading is not required, image 91
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — In the landscape, it brings a lush, tropical punctuation to sunny borders, entry gardens, and seasonal beds; the
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — especially effective in summer compositions where heat
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — helps sustain its vigorous display.<br><br>In design
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — In the landscape, it brings a lush, tropical punctuation to sunny borders, entry gardens, and seasonal beds
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — valued for its vivid scarlet-red flowers and lush green foliage; upright annual from the Proven Winners® collection
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — where it may return in warm

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