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Canna ‘Fire Dragon’
Canna indica ‘JC2-12’
Canna indica ‘Fire Dragon’ is the result of a dedicated breeding program in the Middle East. The climatic conditions in their region, combined with the unique virus-cleaning method and the isolation of the Canna fields, enable them to produce the best Cannas in the world. The targets of the breeding program are compact habit, quick growth, self cleaning of wilting flowers, and special colors of flowers and varied leaf color. Canna ‘Fire Dragon’ is the best of their breeding efforts!
Origin: Israeli breeding program
Description / Plant Notes:
- Zone 7b (5°F or -14°C)
- Considered the best “red” to hit the market by Canna experts
- Tight clumping habit 48-60″ x 36″
- 100% virus free TC. TC derived from virus free mother stock tested and held in nuclear stock
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| USDA Zone: | 7b - 11 |
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| Height: | 48 to 60-inches 122 to 152-centimeters |
| Spread: | 24 to 36-inches 61 to 91-centimeters |
| Seasons: | Summer, Autumn |
| Flower Colors: | Red |
| Foliage Colors: | Green |
| Light Levels: | Sun |
| Growth Habit: | Tidy Clumping |
| Usage: | Borders, Container Gardens, Gardens, Landscapes, Mass landscape planting, Pots |
Grower Culture |
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| General: |
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| Media: | Well-draining media |
| pH: | 6.2pH to 7.0pH |
| Fertilization: | Medium | 150 ppm |
| Light: | High |
| Water: | Well-Drained to Moderate |
| Finishing: |
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| Growing Temp Day: | 70°F to 85°F | 21°C to 21°C |
| Growing Temp Night: | 65°F to 70°F | 18°C to 18°C |
| Pinching: | No - Deadhead spent flowers |
| Crop Timing from Rooted Liners: |
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| 1-gallon: | 6 to 8-weeks with 1 ppp |