Canna Cannova F1 Bronze Scarlet Seed

Canna Cannova F1 Bronze Scarlet Seed brings dramatic red flowers above bronze-toned foliage for a strong tropical display. It is ideal for South African gardeners wanting bold summer colour in containers, sunny beds and feature plantings.

Plant Information

• Plant Type: Tender rhizomatous perennial, usually grown as a warm-season bedding and container plant.
• Scientific Name: Canna generalis, Cannova F1 Series.
• Common Name: Canna / garden canna / canna lily.
• Flower Colour: Bright scarlet-red.
• Foliage: Bronze-toned foliage.

Growing Information

• General Sowing Time: Start seed in warm, protected trays from late winter to spring; transplant after frost risk has passed and soil is warming.
• Position: Full sun; light afternoon shade can help in very hot, dry regions.
• Sow Depth: Cover seed with roughly its own depth of fine seedling mix.
• Spacing: 40-60 cm for most bedding and container plantings; give extra room where plants are left to form larger clumps.
• Germination: 10-15 days at about 20-30 C; temperature fluctuation is preferable.
• Height: 60-75 cm.
• Available Pack Sizes: 5 raw seed, 100 raw seed

Why Grow Canna Cannova F1 Bronze Scarlet?

• Bright scarlet-red flowers stand out strongly against bronze foliage.
• Seed-grown Cannova F1 plants offer a compact, uniform canna option for pots and landscape use.
• Broad paddle-shaped leaves create instant tropical structure in summer gardens.
• Useful for statement containers, mixed borders, patio displays and managed waterside plantings.
• Flowers over the warm season when plants receive sun, moisture and regular feeding.
• A strong choice for gardeners wanting bold foliage without relying only on flower colour.

Garden Uses

Grow Canna Cannova F1 Bronze Scarlet in sunny patio pots, feature containers, mixed tropical borders, poolside plantings or warm-season bedding displays. It pairs well with ornamental grasses, coleus, salvia, marigolds and other sun-loving summer plants where strong foliage and clear colour are needed.

Growing Notes

• Soak seed in warm water for 24-48 hours before sowing, or lightly nick the hard seed coat if packet instructions recommend it.
• Use a warm seedling tray or propagator and keep the medium evenly moist, but never waterlogged.
• Plant out into rich, compost-improved soil with good drainage and regular moisture.
• Feed container-grown plants during active growth to support foliage and repeat flowering.
• Remove faded flowers to keep plants tidy and encourage more blooms.
• Protect young plants from frost, cold wet soil and strong drying wind.
• Keep plants in managed beds or containers, and never discard seed or rhizomes into waterways or natural areas.

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