Mark Kane
Family
Cannaceae
Botanical Name
CANNA 'Jamboree Yellow Spot'
Plant Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily, Jamboree Yellow Spot Canna
General Description
Canna is an easy-to-grow, tropical to sub-tropical herbaceous plant that may be grown as a perennial in tropical regions or tender perennial in temperate regions. The dwarf 'Jamboree Yellow Spot' was introduced by Ball Seed Company and has large, showy, lily-like flowers of yellow with orange-red spots and markings. These play beautifully against its bold dark green leaves. This vigorous, floriferous variety is also resistant to leaf roller insects, which deform Canna foliage.
The beautiful and adaptable Canna prefers full sun and rich moist or wet soil, but if faced with a bout of dry weather it is surprisingly drought tolerant. Where not hardy, the rhizomes can be dug and brought into a cool, dry garage or basement to overwinter. These should be planted again in spring after the threat of frost has past. Plant to a depth twice the thickness of the rhizome and be sure the protruding "eyes" along the thick roots face upwards.
Bold foliage and bright flowers make this an easy ornamental to design with. It looks great in containers, waterside gardens or large beds and borders. Though tolerant of wet soils, Canna will not survive in deep standing water.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8 - 11
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Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Height
20"-30" / 50.8cm - 76.2cm
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Width
20"-24" / 50.8cm - 61.0cm
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Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Native To
Hybrid Origin
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Average
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Soil type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Tolerances
Wet Site
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Growth Rate
Fast
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Water Requirements
Average Water, Ample Water
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Habit
Clump-Forming
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
Yellow
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Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Dark Green
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Fragrant Flowers
Yes
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
Yes
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Bold
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Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
No
Special Characteristics
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Usage
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Attracts
Hummingbirds
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Self-Sowing
No
