Canna 'Striata'

Indian shot (syn. Praetoria)

• Position: full sun
• Soil: fertile, well-drained soil or loam-less potting compost
• Flowering period: June to September
• Flower colour: orange
• Other features: variegated, arching leaves
• Hardiness: half hardy

  
  Imposing spikes of bright orange, gladiolus-like flowers from June to September. These vibrant plants have large green leaves with striking yellow veins and purple coloured stems. Indian shot plants make an excellent centre-piece for a sunny, sheltered border. Perfect for the exotic garden, in frost-prone areas the tubers must be over-wintered in a frost-free conservatory or greenhouse.

• Garden care: Avoid planting out young plants until all risk of frost has passed. Water regularly during the growing season, applying a phosphorus-rich liquid fertiliser each month. In frost-prone areas lift the rhizomes in autumn and store in a frost-free environment in barely-moist compost or leaf mould.