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Canna "Panache"


This is Canna "Panache" that we purchased at Plant Delights. This was a plant that I first read about in Pam Harper's book "Time Tested Plants" and it has been on my wish list for a long time. It is rather unique looking for a canna, don't you think? The blooms look a little tired from the heat but it is performing nicely and growing fast.

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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Lisa at Greenbow said…
This is a most unusual Canna bloom. I have never seen nor heard of such a plant. It is beautiful.
June 28, 2012 at 7:23 AM
Rob (ourfrenchgarden) said…
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June 28, 2012 at 8:39 AM
Rob (ourfrenchgarden) said…
That's a beautiful canna bloom. Not as 'loud' as some can be.
June 28, 2012 at 8:40 AM
scottweberpdx said…
So lovely...much better than the typical, somewhat floopy-looking Canna flowers! I actually was browsing their website the other day and came upon Canna 'Intrigue'...which actually tempted me with those powdery pewter leaves...yum!
June 28, 2012 at 9:30 AM
xiomara @ Parkesdale said…
From the picture I thought it was an orchid! Very interesting Canna bloom.
June 28, 2012 at 10:11 AM
Randy said…
Well, you know me and cannas. I finally had to get rid of all of them but one or two. The leaf rollers were unstoppable. They're finally leaving the few I have left alone.
June 28, 2012 at 1:00 PM
Shirley said…
Beautiful and unique canna. Cannas do well here so this is one for the list.
June 28, 2012 at 1:21 PM
greggo said…
Very unusual canna. By the way your header photo is spectacular.
June 28, 2012 at 9:32 PM
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