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) — where it may return in warm; red flowers in the garden

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) — Gardeners have noted its reliable flowering and clean performance; its tropical character is immediate: broad

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) — with its most generous bloom display in bright exposures; and high-impact mixed containers

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) — Maintenance is refreshingly simple; paddle-like leaves build a handsome vertical canopy

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) — though removing seed pods can keep plantings looking especially polished; as deadheading is not required for

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) — 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) — a controlled-release fertilizer at planting; pairing beautifully with vigorous trailing annuals and colorful foliage

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) — In the landscape, it brings a lush, tropical punctuation to sunny borders, entry gardens, and seasonal beds; the

Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — and high-impact mixed containers; though removing seed pods can keep plantings looking especially polished

Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — pairing beautifully with vigorous trailing annuals and colorful foliage plants; in the landscape, it brings a lush

Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — Hummingbirds are drawn to the scarlet flowers; the color is clear and energetic

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) — making it both expressive and practical in warm-season plantings; a controlled-release fertilizer at planting

Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — red flowers in the garden; hummingbirds are drawn to the scarlet flowers

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) — The Canna generalis 'Scarlet II'; even in challenging summer conditions.<br><br>This canna performs best, image 71

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) — Plant in part sun to full sun with average soil and steady moisture; it is heat tolerant; especially, image 70

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