Canna ‘Australia’

The glossy, fluted leaves of this cultivar come in dark shades of brown, burgundy, black and bronze. What’s more, the foliage retains its spectacular colors throughout the summer. Its large, wavy, luminous flowers, a successful marriage of brilliant red and flamboyant orange, are an added treat.

This hybrid is a flamboyant addition to the garden, as an isolated plant or in association. It can be grown directly in water, at planting depths ranging from 5 to 20 cm. Heights of 1.2 to 1.5 m are easily achieved with this vigorous plant, which is considered a tall-growing specimen. Its spread easily exceeds 60 cm. The best-known … purple foliage.