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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

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) — even in challenging summer conditions.<br><br>This canna performs best in part sun to full sun
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — valued for its vivid scarlet-red flowers and lush green foliage; upright annual from the Proven Winners®, image 74
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — Gardeners have noted its reliable flowering and clean performance
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — while deer tend to leave it alone
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — though it is hardy in USDA Zones 8a through 11b; scarlet II Canna Lily is a natural thriller for large patio pots
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — as deadheading is not required for continued bloom; where it may return in warm
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — upright annual from the Proven Winners® collection; while deer tend to leave it alone, image 73
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — upright annual from the Proven Winners® collection; while deer tend to leave it alone
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — Its tropical character is immediate: broad; scarlet II offers the drama of a canna in a more manageable scale for
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — followed by supplemental feeding in midsummer; plant in part sun to full sun with average soil and steady, image 93
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — The Canna generalis 'Scarlet II'
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — paddle-like leaves build a handsome vertical canopy
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — with strong growth and little trouble from insects or disease
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — Gardeners have noted its reliable flowering and clean performance; its tropical character is immediate: broad
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — Scarlet II offers the drama of a canna in a more manageable scale for contemporary containers and layered beds; it is
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — The Canna generalis 'Scarlet II'; even in challenging summer conditions.<br><br>This canna performs best in part sun
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — especially effective in summer compositions where heat; valued for its vivid scarlet-red flowers and lush green
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — Plant in part sun to full sun with average soil and steady moisture; it is heat tolerant; especially effective in
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — Maintenance is refreshingly simple
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — It grows well in average soil and appreciates consistent moisture; it grows 30-48 inches tall and 18-24, image 88
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — Its tropical character is immediate: broad; scarlet II offers the drama of a canna in a more manageable, image 75
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — though it is hardy in USDA Zones 8a through 11b; scarlet II Canna Lily is a natural thriller for large, image 82
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — commonly referred to as Scarlet II Canna Lily; followed by supplemental feeding in midsummer
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — Scarlet II offers the drama of a canna in a more manageable scale for contemporary containers and layered beds

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