Family
Cannaceae
Botanical Name
CANNA 'Orange Punch'
Plant Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily, Orange Punch Canna
General Description
A compact, upright perennial with fleshy rhizomes (underground stems), ‘Orange Punch’ canna is admired for its long bloom and bright-orange and yellow flowers. The flowers are held above the upright leaves in pendent clusters. The petals are a rich bright orange with a yellowy base that can have specks of orange.
Like most cannas, 'Orange Punch' needs full to partial sun, rich soil, moisture and warmth. It quickly forms an attractive clump in warm climates. In colder regions, the rhizomes are lifted before the first frost of autumn and stored indoors and replanted in the spring when soil temperatures are warm. In milder areas, the rhizomes are hardy in the ground over winter and new leaves emerge in late spring.
Use this canna in mixed beds and borders, wet spots, or ponds for its bold leaves and bright, continuous flowering.
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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Width
3'-4' / 0.9m - 1.2m
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Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
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Native To
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
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Soil type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Tolerances
Wet Site
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Growth Rate
Very Fast
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Water Requirements
Average Water, Ample Water
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Habit
Upright/Erect
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
