Canna generalis L. H. Bailey & E. Z. Bailey profile

Canna generalis L. H. Bailey & E. Z. Bailey is a perennial herb. It is native to tropical America. It likes high temperatures and hot, full sun. The fertile soil is the most suitable. Humidity resistant, but avoid water. It’s afraid of strong winds and not cold resistant. In the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the upper ground withered in winter, and the underground rhizomes can survive the winter in the open. Canna generalis L. H. Bailey & E. Z. Bailey is a horticultural hybrids, commonly cultivated throughout China.

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Morphological characteristics of Canna generalis L. H. Bailey & E. Z. Bailey

Canna generalis L. H. Bailey & E. Z. Bailey is about 1.5 meters tall, and its stems, leaves and inflorescences are all white powdered. The leaves are oval, up to 40 cm long and 20 cm wide, with purple edge and sheath. The raceme is terminal, 15-30 cm long (including the total pedicel); the flowers are large and dense, with 2-1 flowers in each bract; the sepals are lanceolate, 1.5-3 cm long; the corolla tube is 5 -10 mm, corolla lobes lanceolate, 4.5-6.5 cm long; outer ring staminodes 3, obovate spoon-shaped, 5-10 cm long, 2-5 cm wide, various colors: red, orange, light yellow. Labial obovate spoon-shaped, about 4.5 cm long and 1.2-4 cm wide; developed stamens are lanceolate, about 4 cm long and 2.5 cm wide; ovary spherical, diameter 4-8 mm; style band Shape, the free part is 3.5 cm long. Flowering period: autumn.

Canna generalis L. H. Bailey & E. Z. Bailey Distribution

Canna generalis L. H. Bailey & E. Z. Bailey is the general name of French canna generalis L. H. Bailey & E. Z. Bailey. It is mainly derived from the hybridization and improvement of the original species Canna, which is distributed in tropical America. It is widely cultivated throughout China.

Canna generalis L. H. Bailey & E. Z. Bailey Growth Habits

Canna generalis lh bailey & EZ Bailey likes warm and humid climate, intolerant of frost, and the optimum temperature for growth is 25-30℃. It likes fertile land with sufficient sunshine, no dormancy in the place of origin, annual growth and flowering. It has strong adaptability, almost no choice for the soil, preferably moist and fertile loose sandy loam, slightly resistant to water and humidity. It is fear of strong winds. It is planted after frost in spring from April to May. After germination, the top of the stem forms flower buds, and the florets open from bottom to top. During the growing season, the rhizomes germinate successively to form new stems and bloom. From June to before frost, they bloom continuously and the total flowering period is long. The rhizomes can survive the winter in the area south of the Yangtze River, and the north of the Yangtze River must be protected through the winter artificially.

Canna generalis L. H. Bailey & E. Z. Bailey is not cold resistant and is afraid of strong winds and frost. Lax requirements on the soil, can tolerate barrenness, and grow well in fertile, moist, and well-drained soil. After the plants withered in late autumn, cut off the above-ground parts, dig out the rhizomes, dry them in the sun for 2-3 days, and bury them in well-ventilated sandy soil in the greenhouse. Do not water them. Keep them above 5°C to survive the winter safely.

Canna generalis L. H. Bailey & E. Z. Bailey main value

garden

Canna generalis LH Bailey & EZ Bailey has emerald green leaves and gorgeous flowers. The colors of Canna generalis LH Bailey & EZ Bailey are milky white, light yellow, orange, pink, scarlet, purple and sprinkled gold. It is suitable for flower background or planting in the center of the flower bed. It is planted in strips at the edge of forest and grassland. Dwarf species can be potted or used as ground cover plants on sunny slopes. Canna generalis LH Bailey & EZ Bailey is widely used in road greening, community greening, factories, parks and other places in landscaping. The greening effect is obvious and the speed is fast.

surroundings

Canna generalis LH Bailey & EZ Bailey can not only beautify people's lives, but also absorb harmful substances such as sulfur dioxide, hydrogen chloride, and carbon dioxide. It has good resistance. Although the leaves are vulnerable, they grow new leaves after being damaged. Resume growth is quick. Because its blades are vulnerable and sensitive, it is called a live monitor for monitoring harmful gas pollution. It has the function of purifying the air and protecting the environment. It is an ideal flower for greening, beautifying and purifying the environment.

Canna generalis L. H. Bailey & E. Z. Bailey Plant Culture

The flower language of Canna generalis L. H. Bailey & E. Z. Bailey: A solid future.

According to Buddhism, Canna generalis L. H. Bailey & E. Z. Bailey was made of blood from the toes of the Buddha. It is a large flower. Canna generalis L. H. Bailey & E. Z. Bailey, which blooms in the sun and hot weather, makes people feel its strong will to exist.