Red Shades Canna Lily

Cannova® Red Shades is a compact hybrid canna with upright green foliage and red flowers for sunny borders and containers. It is commonly grown as seasonal bedding in cooler climates. ## Cultivar and size The [Royal Horticultural Society profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/352465/canna-%C3%97-generalis-cannova-red-shades-fcaa23-cannova-series/details) identifies Cannova Red Shades as Canna × generalis ‘Fcaa23’ in the Cannova Series, with compact clumping habit and mature height of 0.5–1 metre. [George Didden Greenhouses](https://georgedidden.com/plant-name/Canna-x-generalis-Cannova-Red-Shades) lists the same selection at 30–48 inches high and 14–20 inches wide, bred by Ball Ingenuity, with red blooms. ## Siting Grow in full sun and keep soil moist but well drained. The grower lists zones 10–11; in colder regions, grow it as an annual or lift and protect rhizomes for winter. ## Maintenance Remove spent flower stalks to encourage repeat bloom. Continue watering and feeding through summer while the plant is actively growing.