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Canna x generalis 'City of Portland'

 
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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: City of Portland
Additional cultivar information: (aka Orchid)

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5 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
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

Bloom Color:
Coral/Apricot

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Deciduous

Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral smiln32 On Dec 31, 2004, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK
(Zone 7a) wrote:

Grows to 5' tall. One of the prettiest cannas - lovely coral-pink flowers edged in gold with soft green foliage. This plant dates back to the early 1900's. Vey tropical looking. Plant 18" apart. Blooms July - Oct.

Regional...

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

Phoenix, Arizona
Jacksonville, Florida
Keystone Heights, Florida
Deridder, Louisiana
Waynesboro, Mississippi
Hulbert, Oklahoma
Eugene, Oregon
Vieques, Puerto Rico
Morrison, Tennessee
Fate, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas



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