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Forum: Tropical Zone GardeningReplies: 8, Views: 163
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deegreen
Hollywood, FL

November 06, 2008
07:36 PM

Post #5760467

I took a small clipping from a friend, and within 4 weeks it went from 1 ft to 4 ft and blooming like crazy! Gorgeous full yellow flowers with red speckles.The flowers bloom one or two at a time then fall off quickly..many more are still coming..It has very dark green round shaped leaves. At first I thought it was a Gladiola type flower. I dont think so now. Then I thought Lily. Any one out there have a clue? I live in south florida and this plant is thriving outside in my patio.

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deegreen
Hollywood, FL

November 06, 2008
07:38 PM

Post #5760470

Heres another view of the flower

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JPlunket
Vieques, PR

November 06, 2008
07:55 PM

Post #5760536

I have one just like it which bloomed wonderfully all summer --actually just bloomed a couple weeks ago here in Washington DC.

I think it's a canna.
JPlunket
Vieques, PR

November 06, 2008
07:59 PM

Post #5760556

Maybe this one?

http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/736869/
Metrosideros
Keaau, HI

November 07, 2008
02:20 AM

Post #5761898

Looks like Canna x generalis 'Confetti'.
deegreen
Hollywood, FL

November 09, 2008
10:53 AM

Post #5769825

Thank you thank you all!
LApalms
Redondo Beach, CA
(Zone 11)

November 18, 2008
09:36 PM

Post #5806965

Just a good old canna
Tecialiu
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia

July 05, 2009
12:54 AM

Post #6779256

Yeah, its Canna. There are a few other colours you should also try growing. It also comes in a dwarf variety too which is much shorter (max, about 3 - 4 feet). I loves full sun and lots of water. We grow them out doors in full sun in out very hot humid Malaysian climate.
Braveheartsmom
Kihei, HI
(Zone 11)

July 05, 2009
01:29 AM

Post #6779314

Aloha deegreen and Tecialiu, so glad you joined us on TZG!


Looks like a Canna I have, but I thought mine was called Cleopatra...

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