Canna Russian Red

Good tall dark foliage. An excellent backdrop and focal point.

 Russian Red is a lovely alternative to musifolia although not as large. It is dark and tall with a small slender orange-pink flower which is freely produced making this plant suitable for a subtle background or accent without stealing the limelight like those with a large bright flower. Height 6-8 feet 1.8-2.4m.

In the winter 2022/23 Russian Red overwintered outside here in clay pots with  polythene over the top at times with frequent nights of -5c possibly -6c. Also overwintered in the ground since summer of 2018 in light loam over sand. Two miles from the coast.

Currently sold as a freshly divided rhizome best suited to growing with heat and light. Later young plants followed by potted plants will be available.