Canna Lily 'Pistol Pete'

Cannax generalis

Family
Cannaceae (kan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Canna (KAN-uh)
Species
x generalis (jen-er-RAY-liss)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
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)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Scarlet (dark red)
Gold (yellow-orange)
Other Details
Other details
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Smooth
Seed Collecting
Category
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Scarify seed before sowing
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Perennials
Ponds and Aquatics
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Deridder, Louisiana

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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Hayward, CA | July 2011 | neutral

I dont see how Pistol Pete differs from 'Lucifer' another Canna x generalis cross.

C
DeRidder, LA (Zone 9a) | July 2011 | positive

Pistol Pete's beautiful bi-colored blooms will add brilliant tropical color to your landscape. Bold, bright red blooms outlined in a halo...Read More

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