Canarina Species, Canary Bellflower
Canarinacanariensis

Family: Campanulaceae (kam-pan-yew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Canarina (kan-uh-RY-nuh)
Species: canariensis (kuh-nair-ee-EN-sis)

Synonym:Campanula canariensis

Synonym:Canarina canariensis var. angustifolia

Synonym:Canarina laevigata

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Coral/Apricot
Orange

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored