Canna ‘Cannova Red Golden Flame’

• A stunning Canna Lily for growing on the patio in the UK
• Add exotic colour to borders and containers

Striking red Canna Lily flowers are held above the large, dark green leaves. Great for creating an exotic and showy display in borders or pots on the patio. After many years of development, these Canna Lilies differ from almost all other Canna on the market. Unlike other Canna Lilies, this variety will be early to flower and will bloom reliably outdoors in the UK and Europe. Height: 75cm (30in) Spread: 40cm (16″).

Culinary note: Canna lily rhizomes can be eaten raw and have a taste similar to water chestnut, although they are sometimes bitter. They can also be boiled and baked, in the same way as a potato and have a similar texture and taste. For more details about edible flowers .

The Canna Cannova series has taken the horticultural market by storm! Striking and totally unique, ‘Red Golden Flame’ produces vivid red flowers in which eachy fiery petal is edged in bright yellow.
Grow Canna plants in frost free conditions until all risk of frost has passed. In spring, Canna plants can be gradually acclimatised to outdoor conditions over 7-10 days before planting them in borders, beds and containers. Grow Cannas in fertile, moist, well drained soil in a sheltered, sunny position.