Ambassadour canna
Canna 'Ambassadour'
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size4 to 6 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
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Notes
'Ambassadour' canna (Canna 'Ambassadour') is a perennial for borders, containers, and accents. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to wet soil of most types. It grows about 4 to 6 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide, and butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the blooms. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. It also tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with Red-hot poker, Coneflower, and Montbretia.