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Canna x generalis 'Gaiety'

 
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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: Gaiety
Additional cultivar information: (aka Color Clown)

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Category:
Bulbs
Perennials

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

Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

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

Bloom Color:
Coral/Apricot

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

Foliage:
Rubbery-Textured

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

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)

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Abutilon On Jul 14, 2002, Abutilon from Coal Center, PA (Zone 6a) wrote:

A high profile plant in the garden ..you can't miss this one!
As with most cannas, Gaiety is easy to grow.

Regional...

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

Grady, Alabama
Dallas, Georgia
Fate, Texas



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