Canarina Species, Canary Bellflower

Canarina canariensis

Family
Campanulaceae (kam-pan-yew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Canarina (kan-uh-RY-nuh)
Species
canariensis (kuh-nair-ee-EN-sis)
Synonym
Campanula canariensis
Canarina canariensis var. angustifolia
Canarina laevigata
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Coral/Apricot
Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Richmond, California

San Leandro, California

Everett, Washington

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Wavre/ greenhous +/- 2500 species, IA | August 2004 | positive

This is one of the most beautyfull caudex plants of the Canary Islands. The branches can become very long (over 5meter) with a large numb...Read More

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