An overview of the most important

The dwarves among the Cannas

In Germany, the dwarf varieties of the Cannas are sold in most nurseries. Due to their average height of 60 cm, these are ideal for the Bucket culture suitable. In it, they can be planted on balconies and terraces, for example. But these dwarf varieties can also find a place in beds, in winter gardens or even in bright living rooms.

Well-known single-colored dwarf varieties

The following specimens belong to the most widespread, well-known and monochrome blooming dwarf varieties:

• 'Alberich': salmon red
• 'Perkeo': bright red
• 'Cherry Red': cherry red
• 'Puck': lemon yellow
• 'Ibis': flame red, dark foliage
• 'Orchid': dark pink, blue-green leaves
• 'Evening Star': pink

Well-known two-tone dwarf varieties

There are plenty of two-tone cannas. They usually have a strong contrast and are ideally suited as solitaires. They include, among others:

• 'Cleopatra': red-yellow
• 'Lucifer': red with a yellow border
• 'En Avant': yellow, speckled red
• 'Orange Perfection': orange-yellow
• 'Delibab': orange, shimmering reddish
• 'Queen Charlotte': canary yellow with a red central stripe

The giants among the cannas

In addition to the dwarf varieties, the large varieties of the flower tube inspire. They can tower up to 3 m. Because of this, they are less suitable for buckets. They are best done outdoors, for example on an open lawn or in a large garden bed.

They include these well-known varieties:

• 'Black Knight': dark red, burgundy to brownish red leaves
• 'Miss Oklahoma': large-flowered, pink
• 'President': red
• 'Marabout': huge, red
• 'Richard Wallace': yellow
• 'Tropicana': orange, striped leaves
• 'Wyoming': orange, reddish leaves

Tips & Tricks

If you want to plant both dwarf and giant cannas in a bed, you should bring the small specimens to the foreground and give the giants a place in the background. This way, all varieties come out well.