The hybrid that might not make it to the public

Well when I first saw this one as a seedling I was extremely excited. It had a very odd look to it. As it matured I figured no matter what I would name it and release it. But as the plant matured it began to frustrate me. It had odd roundish dark leaves that came out multicolored but would not produce a bloom. Finally after a full summer it did produce a very very small red flower. Then another bracket I was hoping it would produce larger flowers this time but still small red flowers. It grew to about 7 ft tall. I have thought about it and am considering not to release it but rather just breed with it more. I do not want to be known for releasing hybrids that do not perform well and this one has had a hard time proving it to me. I will work on it next year with breeding. I doubt I will release any unless someone ask solely for it in the spring.

another pic

The leaves are beautiful.

The leaves are indeed nice, and I like the rounded shape to them. And the flower reminds me of a haliconia. I can see breeding potential there.
Neal.

With foliage that beautiful, I wouldn't care if it didn't produce a bloom. I'd grow it for the foliage. Please keep breeding it. I'd love to have one and I'm sure lots of people would, too. Look at the popularity of Caladiums. I plant some every year to add extra color. I also choose Hostas for the foliage.

And you never know, it might develop better blooms as it matures.

Suzanne

another pic of the foliage. THANKS

I think the leaves are awesome! They have a sheen to them.
:) Donna

I would grow it for the foliage, I love the dark leaves.

If CannaAsksForMore orders from you Brian please suggest this one to him ....... I'd love to see it available in Canada. :)

Brian...I would order it from you, just for the foliage here in Hawaii!!!

Yes....send one to me in Myrtle Beach, SC....lovely leaves !!
Margo

I love the foliage! Glad to see you on DG too. I will start watching for canna threads again!
Susan
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Great foliage, Brian. You've got something special there.....Work with it!! And don't forget to share.....

:-)

That 2nd pic looks like there is some subtle striping in the leaves. Is that so, or just the pic?

when the leaves first come out they are multicolored as they harden off they get darker but most have this coloration in them.

I'm a foliage fanatic, also.... and often don't even get flowers when the growing season is shorter than normal due to late frost, cold and rainy springs, etc....so I'd buy it for the foliage, too!

I want one too!