Canna ‘Mrs. Oklahoma’ (1 bulb)

Canna ‘Mrs. Oklahoma’ is an erect, rhizomatous perennial that grows large, banana-like, dark green leaves with red margins and sturdy stems below large and beautiful salmon-pink flowers that appear from August into September.

Growing to a height of around 60cm/24″ ‘Mrs. Oklahoma’ is ideal for filling out the back or middle of a summer border, adding a touch of delicate and pretty colour. However, Canna lilies such as these particularly excel when used in containers and pots as an accent piece on a patio or garden path.

Ideally planted in pots, look for a warm, sunny and sheltered position with light sandy soil that is enriched with a little well rotted manure or bonemeal.

Keep Canna bulbs moderately dry until roots are formed and young sprouts are showing. Gradually increase watering as the plant develops and water freely during the flowering season. A light application of a complete fertiliser when the shoots first appear and weak liquid manure when the flower spikes appear is beneficial.

When the flowers fade and the stems show signs of decay, water should be gradually withheld to induce a thorough ripening for the next year. The pots should be stored in a dry place until the time for repotting comes.

Details

• Bulb count per pack: 1 bulb
• Flower colour: Pink, Orange
• Flowering months: August, September
• Flowering height: 60cm/24″
• Hardiness: Tender
• When to plant: February, March, April, May
• Planting depth: 10cm/4″
• Bulb spacing: 50cm/20″
• Soil type: A light sandy soil, enriched with a little well-rotted manure or bonemeal
• Soil pH: Acid, Neutral
• Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade