The Sémaphore canna lily personifies elegance. The erect growth form of the plant and its marvellous colours will be visible in every garden. The excellent combination of burgundy-purple leaves and saffron-yellow flowers makes a huge impression. The asymmetric petals that are clustered in lush spikes add a hint of the oriental charm to the plant. The Sémaphore variety does not grow too tall, it reaches height of 80 to 90 centimetres. The energizing colour of the flowers surrounded by the dark leaves and the compact size of the presented canna the smash hit of pots, planters, and border foreground.

Canna lily is a species that likes bright, sunny situations protected from drafts. It prefers fertile soil enriched with a fermented compost or granulated manure. Plants of this species must be properly watered and fertilized during the season. Removing of the wilted flowers stimulates plants to produce new buds.

Canna belongs perennial plants, but it is delicate and sensitive to frost. Plants start to die as the temperature drops. Their underground part - a fleshy, firm rhizome - remains. The propagation organ shall be stored in a room with an over zero yet not too high temperature. The loosely spread rhizomes must be covered with papers, sawdust, or only slightly wet peat. Repeat the planting in spring.

One package contains 1 first choice rhizome of the Sémaphore canna lily.

• Variety: Sémaphore
• Use: ornamental - planters, garden
• Growth form: erect
• Flower colour: saffron-yellow
• Vegetation form: perennial
• Foliage: burgundy-purple
• Site: sunny, bright, sheltered; fertile soil
• Bulbs: 1
• Height: 80 to 90 cm
• Wintering in the ground: no