Canna Lily 'Spitfire'

Cannax generalis

Family
Cannaceae (kan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Canna (KAN-uh)
Species
x generalis (jen-er-RAY-liss)
Synonym
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 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)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Foliage
Coral/Apricot
Red-Orange
Other Details
Other details
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Regional

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

Mesa, Arizona

San Diego, California

Clemmons, North Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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San Diego, CA | July 2005 | positive

This is my second favorite canna next to Tropicanna. They are growing in a small in-ground planter in front of my entry. The blooms are...Read More

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Coal Center, PA (Zone 6a) | July 2004 | positive

Very unique two tone flower colour. Very bright and gorgeous canna in the garden. Dark green leaves. Shorter height.
From American...Read More

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