Canna Lily
Cannax generalis 'Pistol Pete'

Family: Cannaceae (kan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Canna (KAN-uh)
Species: x generalis (jen-er-RAY-liss)
Cultivar: Pistol Pete
Hybridized by Dollie Parker 2008-09

Height

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Bloom Color
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Time

Foliage
Scarlet (dark red)
Gold (yellow-orange)

Other details
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Blooms repeatedly

Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Smooth

Seed Collecting

Category
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Scarify seed before sowing

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow
Perennials
Ponds and Aquatics
Tropicals and Tender Perennials