Aquatic Cannas

Canna glauca and hybrids (Aquatic Cannas) are true water cannas with some hybrids bred at Longwood Gardens (USA) and a few soon to be release cultivars bred locally at our nursery. These cannas have long spear-like shield shaped leaves and unusual butterfly shaped flowers. Other Cannas include Canna flaccida & Canna stuttgart that withstands waterlogged conditions. Should be planted in pots with at least 200mm in diameter and placed 5cms - 20cms below the water surface. Will grow up to a height between 4 to 6 ft tall. Sold in forms of rhizomes. Great as a stand alone plant in any water garden features. Dispatch anytime of the year unless specified.

Canna glauca (Aquatic Canna) A very beautiful species plant with narrow creamy yellow flowers. Bluish-green shield shaped leaves edged with a thin white margin. Native to Brazil. Rare.

Currently Not Available

Canna glauca 'Endeavor' (Red Longwood Aquatic Canna) Attractive bright red flowers. Bluish-green shield shaped leaves edged with a thin purple margin. A hybrid from Longwood Gardens, USA.

AUD $15.00 each

Canna glauca 'Erebus' (Pink Longwood Aquatic Canna) Beautiful soft salmon pink flowers. Bluish-green shield shaped leaves edged with a thin translucent white margin. A hybrid from Longwood Gardens, USA.

AUD $14.00 each

Canna glauca 'Fuchsia Fantasy' (Fuchsia Aquatic Canna) Exclusive release to our nursery! An attractive & unique hybrid with unusual colours. Within the same plant, the flowers can be of eye-burning fuchsia pink or bright orange-red colours. Beautiful bluish-green shield shaped leaves edged with a thin faint white margin. The first Australian Canna glauca hybrid that has been bred at our nursery. A very delicious looking plant that is also highly sought after for it's eye-catching flowers.

AUD $16.50 each

Canna glauca 'Ra' (Yellow Longwood Aquatic Canna) Intense yellow flowers. Bluish-green shield shaped leaves edged with a thin creamy white margin. A hybrid from Longwood Gardens, USA.

AUD $15.00 each

Canna glauca 'Taney' (Orange Longwood Aquatic Canna) The last cultivar in a set of 4 bred at Longwood Gardens, USA. Beautiful flowers in an unusual apricot/salmon orange colour. Bluish-green shield shaped leaves edged with a thin creamy white margin. A slower growing cultivar. One of our favourite imports. Rare.

Currently Not Available

Canna stuttgart (Stuttgart Canna) One of the most beautiful aquatic canna of all! The leaves are green variegated with silvery-white colour. Deep apricot orange flowers. Prefers shade to develop a better foliage colour. Originate from Germany and introduced by Brooklyn Botanic Gardens (USA).

AUD $15.00 each

Code explanations:
= Tolerant of cold temperate climate
= Tolerant of tropical climate
= Tolerant of temperate & sub-tropical climate
= Frost Sensitive - may not survive in climate subjected to frost
= Full Shade or Indirect Sunlight
= Full Sun
= Part Sun & Part Shade
= Small growing - Suitable for small size water gardens or tub style water features
= Medium growing - Suitable for medium size water gardens
= Large growing - Suitable for large size water gardens or naturalizing in dams
= Great as cut flowers
= Native to Australia