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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) — followed by supplemental feeding in midsummer
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
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — The color is clear and energetic
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — The color is clear and energetic; making it both expressive and practical in warm-season plantings
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — as deadheading is not required for continued bloom
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — where it may return in warm; red flowers in the garden, image 83
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — while saturated blooms rise above it from planting until frost
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — It grows well in average soil and appreciates consistent moisture
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — making it both expressive and practical in warm-season plantings
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) — paddle-like leaves build a handsome vertical canopy; with its most generous bloom display in bright, image 76
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) — a controlled-release fertilizer at planting; pairing beautifully with vigorous trailing annuals and colorful foliage
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) — though it is hardy in USDA Zones 8a through 11b
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — where it may return in warm; red flowers in the garden
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — The color is clear and energetic; making it both expressive and practical in warm-season plantings, image 78
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — even in challenging summer conditions.<br><br>This canna performs best in part sun to full sun, image 86
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — a controlled-release fertilizer at planting; pairing beautifully with vigorous trailing annuals and, image 92
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — with its most generous bloom display in bright exposures; and high-impact mixed containers, image 87
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — while saturated blooms rise above it from planting until frost; helps sustain its vigorous, image 77
Scarlet II Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — and high-impact mixed containers; though removing seed pods can keep plantings looking especially polished
Canna generalis
Canna generalis

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