Canna Lily 'Robert Kemp'

Canna x generalis

Family
Cannaceae (kan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Canna (KAN-uh)
Species
x generalis (jen-er-RAY-liss)
Synonym
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting
Category
Bulbs
Perennials
Ponds and Aquatics
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fresno, California

Mission Viejo, California

Roseville, California

Defuniak Springs, Florida

Palm Coast, Florida

Goodman, Missouri

Denville, New Jersey

Austin, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Mc Kinney, Texas

Kalama, Washington

Kenosha, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Fresno, CA (Zone 9a) | June 2010 | positive

Great plant. I got it from my grandmother many years ago. It gets real tall and the hummingbirds love it. I do have some in a container t...Read More

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Kenosha, WI (Zone 5a) | December 2009 | positive

I have been growing cannas for years in zone 5. They are planted right next to the house, on the south side. I don't dig them up or any...Read More

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Rotterdam, NY (Zone 5b) | September 2005 | positive

I have this canna growing in a container. I love the small size (maybe under 2ft.) and the hummingbirds love it too...seems to be one of ...Read More

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Media, PA (Zone 6b) | August 2004 | positive

aka Canna compacta. Very attractive to hummingbirds. Hardier than many cannas; will possibly survive zone 6 winter in the ground (mulch...Read More

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