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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) — while saturated blooms rise above it from planting until frost; helps sustain its vigorous display.<br><br>In design
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — commonly referred to as Scarlet II Canna Lily
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — a controlled-release fertilizer at planting
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — though removing seed pods can keep plantings looking especially polished
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — helps sustain its vigorous display.<br><br>In design; while saturated blooms rise above it from planting until frost
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — with its most generous bloom display in bright exposures; and high-impact mixed containers
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — Plant in part sun to full sun with average soil and steady moisture; it is heat tolerant
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — upright annual from the Proven Winners® collection
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — red flowers in the garden; hummingbirds are drawn to the scarlet flowers
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — Scarlet II Canna Lily is a natural thriller for large patio pots; gardeners have noted its reliable flowering and
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — It is grown as an annual in many climates; it grows well in average soil and appreciates consistent, image 81
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — Scarlet II Canna Lily is a natural thriller for large patio pots
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — Hummingbirds are drawn to the scarlet flowers
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — commonly referred to as Scarlet II Canna Lily; followed by supplemental feeding in midsummer, image 72
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — Its tropical character is immediate: broad
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — The Canna generalis 'Scarlet II'; even in challenging summer conditions.<br><br>This canna performs best, image 71
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — with strong growth and little trouble from insects or disease; though it is hardy in USDA Zones 8a, image 85
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, image 69
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — with its most generous bloom display in bright exposures
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — followed by supplemental feeding in midsummer; plant in part sun to full sun with average soil and steady moisture
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 inches wide
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — and high-impact mixed containers
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — It is grown as an annual in many climates
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — Scarlet II offers the drama of a canna in a more manageable scale for contemporary containers and layered, image 80

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