Canna x Generalis Cannova "Canna Lily" (Mixed Colours) 19cm

Canna Lilly ‘Cannova’

Botanical Name

Canna × generalis ‘Cannova’

Common Names

• Canna Lily
• Indian Shot
• Garden Canna

Product Description

Canna Lilly ‘Cannova’ is a vibrant, tropical perennial prized for its bold, upright foliage and striking, large flowers in shades of red, orange, or yellow depending on the cultivar. Its architectural leaves and showy blooms make it perfect for garden borders, water-feature edges, tropical-themed gardens, and large containers. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, this plant adds a tropical splash of colour and height to South African landscapes.

Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 90–150 cm
• Spread: ± 45–60 cm
• Growth habit: Upright clumping perennial

Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun
  • Best flowering occurs in full sunlight
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
  • Enrich with compost for vigorous growth
• Watering: Moderate to high
  • Keep soil consistently moist, especially during active growth
• Climate:
  • Thrives in warm, frost-free to mild-frost areas
  • In colder regions, rhizomes can be lifted and stored over winter
• Maintenance: Low to moderate
  • Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming
  • Divide rhizomes every 2–3 years to maintain vigour

Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Spring (after the last frost)
• Active Growing Season: Spring to autumn
• Flowering Season: Late spring through summer
• Seasonal Notes:
  • Dies back in winter in colder regions
  • Performs best with regular watering and fertilisation