Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: National
Class: Canna
Variety Name: South Pacific Orange F1
Genus: Canna
Species: generalis
Year: 2018
Common Name: Canna
Type: Flowers from Seed
Breeder: Takii & Co., Ltd.
Close Market Comparison: Canna, South Pacific Scarlet, Canna, Cannova Orange Shade
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Hardiness Zone/Hardy to Zone: Zone 8
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Dead Heading Recommended: No
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Dark green
Plant Habit: Upright
Plant Height: 26-32 inches
Bloom Time: Summer
Bloom Color: Orange
Bloom Color Pattern: Solid
Bloom Size: 4.5 inches
IN THE GARDEN
Container: Yes
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Weather Tolerance: Heat, rain
Garden Spacing: 18-24 inches
Medium Height Divider: Yes
Tall Background: Yes
Water Garden: Yes
HOW TO GROW
Seeds should be sown indoors in mid- to late February in a growing medium. Lightly cover the seeds and water. Maintain a temperature of 68 to 77°F. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into individual pots. Plant outdoors after the danger of frost is past. Commercial Grower Culture Guide.
JUDGE'S OBSERVATIONS
- “Excellent pollinator plant”
- “Entry is lovely and very practical for today’s garden”
- “Very pretty color, unique, soft orange”
- “I would grow this in my garden”
- “Has a beautiful soft glowing orange-colored flower”
- “Very nice compact Canna for patio container or compact border”
AAS Winners
Jeni Cullen, Eden Park, Cincinnati, OH –
This is a super easy to grow, compact canna with a beautiful orange flower that blooms profusely through the summer and fall. It works great in multiple garden settings as well as in containers.
AAS Display Garden- River Valley Master Gardeners –
This canna was easy to start from seed. The plants were uniform and the bright orange flowers were a focal point in the garden.