Canna 'Robert Kemp' (Canna x generalis)

Canna 'Robert Kemp': Orchid-Like Yellow Blooms

Canna 'Robert Kemp' is a cultivar of the garden canna (Canna x generalis) distinguished by its unusual flowers: the petals are narrow and twisted, giving an orchid-like appearance, in soft yellow with scattered orange-red spots. It grows 4-5 feet tall with green, paddle-shaped leaves. It blooms from mid-summer to frost.

Unique Floral Form

Plant rhizomes in spring in rich, moist soil, full sun. Water and feed regularly for best growth. Lift rhizomes in autumn in cold climates. The orchid-like flowers are a conversation piece and add a different texture to the canna palette. Excellent for containers and borders where the detail can be appreciated.

Taxonomy

• Family: Cannaceae
• Genus: Canna
• Species: x generalis
• Cultivar: 'Robert Kemp'