canna 'Shenandoah'

Abutilon Coal Center, PA(Zone 6a) Aug 25, 2004

This canna originated from Leon Wintzer who lived and bred cannas in Pennsylvania long ago.
Circa 1894 ..same year my farm home was built and where it grows in Pennsylvania now.
I searched years for it and finally able to bring back to where it started through the generosity of a British friend. When it blooms as it is now .. I am happy (((o:
Due to its history, the effort to find, and the kindness of good friends ..besides its astounding beauty!
Shenandoah heads my list in my favourite cannas (o:

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Eclipse Norwalk, IA(Zone 5b) Aug 25, 2004

Alice, very nice indeed!!! :-)

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Brugie Chariton, IA(Zone 5b) Aug 25, 2004

Gorgeous canna, Alice.

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Hibiscus Lima, OH(Zone 5a) Aug 25, 2004

Beautiful! Was sure worth waiting for. Glad you got it.

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DeeS Ladoga, IN(Zone 6a) Aug 25, 2004

Very pretty canna!!
Dee

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Calalily Deep South Coastal, TX(Zone 10a) Aug 25, 2004

I love the color!

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eyesoftexas Toadsuck, TX(Zone 7a) Aug 25, 2004

Love the rich color, Alice. Is the foilage a dark burgandy red, too? Is it medium or dwarf?

"eyes"

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rose318 in Houston, TX(Zone 9a) Aug 25, 2004

Beautiful canna. Nice to hear the history surrounding the canna too.
Patti

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Abutilon Coal Center, PA(Zone 6a) Aug 26, 2004

Yes,the foliage is dark. You can see part behind the flower.
This one growes fairy tall. Classed as medium height, it tops about 5'.
It's a beauty (o: