Canna x generalis (Canna Lily)

Canna x generalis is a widely grown hybrid group developed for ornamental planting, valued for its bold foliage and showy flowers in warm-season landscapes.

These cannas are staples of tropical-style gardens and summer displays worldwide.

What makes Canna x generalis distinctive?

Canna x generalis encompasses horticultural hybrids selected for large paddle-shaped leaves and upright flower spikes in shades of red, orange, yellow, pink, and bicolor forms. Plants grow as rhizomatous perennials that perform best in full sun with regular moisture and fertile, well-drained soil, producing continuous visual impact through the warm months. In USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 8-11, they can be grown outdoors, with rhizomes lifted or protected in colder regions. The hybrid nature of Canna x generalis results in a wide range of plant sizes, leaf colors, and floral forms, making this group highly versatile for beds, borders, containers, and mass plantings.