Canna indica var. warszewiczii (Violet Canna)

150 (180)cm, Violet Canna is one out of few taxonomically recognized varieties within the extremly variable Canna indica group. It has elegant broad, yellowish green, banana-like leaves with a purplish margin. A floriferous species with many crimson red, funnel-shaped flowers on purplish stalks throughout summer and which are followed by purple seed capsules. For any rich, humus rich soil in a sunny spot in summer. In winter keep rhizomes rather dry in a cool spot at some 5°C to 10°C. Replant in spring after the last strong freezes are over. VII-IX.
7 seeds per package.