Canna ‘Cannova Mix’ – Compact Tropical Cannas with Vibrant Summer Flowers
Canna ‘Cannova Mix’ is a colourful collection of compact cannas, producing large tropical-style foliage and vibrant blooms in a range of bold shades throughout summer. Flower colours may include red, orange, yellow, pink, and cream, creating a lively and exotic display.
The broad green leaves form lush clumps that provide strong architectural structure even before flowering begins. Compared to taller traditional cannas, the Cannova series has a more compact and manageable habit, making it particularly suitable for containers, patios, and smaller borders.
Flower spikes rise above the foliage continuously through the warmer months, bringing long-lasting colour and attracting pollinators to the garden.
Thriving in full sun, Cannova cannas prefer moist, fertile, well-drained soil and perform best with regular watering and feeding during active growth. Their compact size and strong flowering make them ideal for adding tropical impact without overwhelming smaller spaces.
Perfect for exotic-style planting, patio displays, and bold seasonal colour, Cannova Mix delivers reliable performance and dramatic summer interest.
Bright, architectural, and easy to grow, this colourful canna mix is an excellent choice for creating a tropical atmosphere in the garden.
Seasonal Highlights
Spring: Fresh tropical foliage emerges rapidly.
Summer: Bright mixed-colour flowers appear continuously.
Autumn: Flowering continues until colder weather.
Winter: Top growth dies back after frost.
Key Features
Mixed flower colours – Bright tropical shades.
Compact habit – Suitable for smaller spaces.
Large foliage – Bold architectural effect.
Long flowering – Continuous summer colour.
Exotic appearance – Tropical garden impact.
Perfect For
Containers – Bright patio displays.
Borders – Adds height and colour.
Exotic gardens – Tropical planting schemes.
Small gardens – Compact and manageable.
Feature planting – Bold seasonal impact.
Growing Tips
Sun/Position: Full sun and shelter preferred.
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil.
Hardiness: Protect rhizomes in colder UK areas.
Care: Water and feed regularly during the growing season.
Looks Great With
Musa – Tropical foliage combinations.
Grasses – Adds movement and texture.
Tetrapanax – Bold architectural planting.
Fatsia – Evergreen exotic contrast.
Bamboo – Jungle-style combinations.