Canna 'Pink Sunburst' – Pot 4" (6–18")

Canna 'Pink Sunburst'

A collector's canna with variegated pink and cream foliage, 'Pink Sunburst' is perfect for those who appreciate both the beauty of the leaves and the flowers. Ideal in a large pot near a relaxation area.

• Flowers: flowers in shades of pink or salmon, decorative above the foliage.
• Foliage: variegated leaves of pink, cream and green, very bright.
• Habit & size: plant of 80–120 cm on average, with a well-furnished habit.
• Uses: terrace pot, colorful flower bed, decorative greenhouse.
• Relative hardiness: not hardy; rhizomes must be kept frost-free during winter.
• Format received: plant grown from rhizome in a 4" (6–18") pot.

Care sheet – Culture in Canada

• Light: full sun to partial sun (minimum 4–5 hours of direct sunlight per day for maximum flowering).
• Watering: Water regularly; the substrate should remain fresh to slightly moist, especially in hot weather.
• Substrate: rich and well-draining potting soil, ideally amended with compost.
• Fertilizer: very heavy feeder plant; fertilize every 2–3 weeks in summer with a fertilizer for flowering plants or for bedding plants.
• Growing in pots: perfect in large pots or containers on the terrace; repot as needed to leave room for the rhizomes.
• Outdoor cultivation: possible in open ground in summer in rich and moist soil.
• Wintering: bring the pots indoors before frost or dig up the rhizomes after the first light frost; store frost-free in a cool (5–10 °C) and dry to slightly humid place.