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Canna x generalis Cannova® 'Yellow F1'

Canna Cannova® Yellow F1

Canna Cannova® Yellow F1

Format

Exposure

  • Sun

Rusticity

Annuelle

Bloom time

  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October

  • Bright lemon yellow
  • Fresh green contrast
  • Continuous blooming
  • Vitality and presence
  • Loved by hummingbirds

Brighten your outdoor spaces with the refreshing clarity of Canna Cannova® Yellow F1. This variety stands out with its pure, brilliant lemon-yellow flowers that bring immediate luminosity, even to the sunniest corners of the garden. Its tender green foliage creates a classic and dynamic contrast with its solar-hued blooms, offering an elegant silhouette and remarkable vitality that lasts all summer long.

Characteristics

  • Foliage : Features large, bright green leaves with a supple texture and a lush, typically tropical appearance.
  • Flowering / Stems : Produces dense clusters of saturated, uniform yellow flowers, blooming without interruption from late June until the frost.
  • Light : Requires full sun exposure to ensure spectacular flowering and a robust habit.
  • Habit : Displays an upright, proud, and compact habit, making it an ideal structural plant.
  • Growth : Shows rapid growth, reaching between 75 to 120 cm in height for a majestic presence.
  • Soil : Thrives in fertile soil, rich in humus, that remains cool and moist throughout the season.
  • Temperature : Bulbous perennial hardy to zone 7; rhizomes must be kept frost-free during the winter.
  • Resistances : Excellent tolerance to intense heat and humidity, keeping its flowers impeccable under the summer sun.

Use

  • Types of use : Beautiful in pots to accent an entrance or patio, or planted in groups to create a bright spot of light in the heart of a garden bed.
  • Decorative advantages : Its pure yellow colour pairs perfectly with blue, purple, or red flowers, creating high-contrast arrangements.

Maintenance

  • Watering: Provide consistent and generous watering; do not let the soil dry out between waterings.
  • Fertilization : Use a potassium-rich fertilizer every two weeks to stimulate the continual production of new buds.
  • Pruning : Regularly clean off faded flowers to maintain the plant's tidy appearance and encourage blooming.
  • Planting : Plant once the soil has warmed up significantly in the spring.
  • Winter Protection: Bring rhizomes indoors in the autumn after the first hard frost, storing them in a slightly moist medium like peat moss.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
- 20 in.
Spread
16 - 24 in.
Height
30 - 47 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Upright

Flowering colours:

  • Yellow

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Tolerates moist soil
  • Moderate

Maintenance:

  • Easy
  • Store bulbs indoors
  • Fertilize regularly
  • Remove faded flowers

Soil requirement:

  • Moist
  • Rich
  • Adaptable

Features

Resistance:

  • Heat
  • Disease

Attract:

  • Pollinators
  • Butterflies
  • Hummingbirds

Use:

  • Border
  • Specimen
  • Mass planting
  • Flower bed
  • Accent pot
  • Planter
  • In-ground

Attribute:

  • Fall colour
  • Fast growing
  • Cut flower
  • Long blooming
  • Fragrant

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