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Canna x generalis 'Annaei'

 
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Family: Cannaceae (kan-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Canna (KAN-uh) (Info)
Species: x generalis (jen-er-RAY-liss) (Info)
Cultivar: Annaei
Additional cultivar information: (aka Omega)

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Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us

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
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color:
Coral/Apricot

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Blue-Green

Other details:
Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Scarify seed before sowing

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

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1 positive
No neutrals
1 negative

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Negative TickiSox On Mar 16, 2009, TickiSox from Lowndesboro, AL (Zone 8a) wrote:

Omega liked my Alabama garden too well. It was a thug. It tunnelled under daylilies and other plants I had in that particular bed and I had shoots all over the place in just 2 growing seasons. Dug every bit of it up, uprooting other plants to make sure I got it all.

Positive Abutilon On Feb 16, 2003, Abutilon from Coal Center, PA (Zone 6a) wrote:

I especially like growing 'Omega' for its height, size, and flowers.
Always interesting to see as it develops. How tall will it reach this year?
Easy and enjoyable canna to grow. Hummingbirds enjoy its flowers.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Lowndesboro, Alabama
Roswell, New Mexico



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