Canna - The President

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Canna - The President

The Canna The President, 'Canna', also known as a semi-dwarf Canna or Bengal Tiger, has bright red blooms flowers with dark green foliage. ‘The President’ is a prolific grower and dwarf in size. It has a plant height of 2-4’ and a plant spread of 24-36”. ‘The President’ should be planted in full sun and in a well drained area. Cannas are an excellent choice for patio plants and they add color, height, and texture to any perennial border. ‘The President’ was voted the ‘Peoples Choice’ for a semi-dwarf bright red Canna. For a tropical look in your garden, don’t forget Canna’s. ... more info

 

Mountian Fleece Flower - Firetail The Mountain Fleece Firetail, 'Persicaria', a Blooms of Bressingham plant, is a wonderful variety in the Persicaria family. With its superb, medium green leaves it has a plant height of 3-4’ and a spread of 3-4’. The flowers are crimson red and bloom in June and July, but this plant is more noted for its foliage. ‘Firetail’ should be planted in a full sun area but can tolerate some afternoon shade. Sun will make the foliage look its best. It does need a well-drained area, making sure it is not over watered. ‘Firetail’ will look great in any perennial garden, in mixed container, woodland edge or near ponds and streams. Try planting it with your favorite Salvia or Nepta.

Canna - The President