Toucan Scarlet Canna Lily

Toucan™ Scarlet is the red-flowered canna selection identified by Proven Winners with cultivar code DDIASC990 and the USPPAF, Can PBRAF designation. The original Scarlet entry is distinct from the later Scarlet II selection; the [2017 Proven Winners introduction profile](https://www.provenwinners.com/sites/provenwinners.com/files/images/professional/growers/2017_proven_winners_introductions_features_benefits.pdf) gives Scarlet’s code, hardiness, flowering season, and size, and the [2025 Proven Winners plant list](https://www.provenwinners.com/sites/provenwinners.com/files/catalogs_pdfs/2025_gib_plant_list_8-28-2024.pdf) continues to list Toucan Scarlet. ## Garden Use This vigorous, branching canna produces upright foliage and scarlet flowers for seasonal beds and large containers. Proven Winners lists mature height at 30–48 inches and USDA zones 8–11. Its branching habit creates a bold specimen, and flowers are reported from spring through late summer and early fall. The source does not give a spread for this exact selection, so the existing width estimate is retained. ## Growing Conditions Plant in full sun and moisture-retentive soil. The original grower profile recommends moist conditions and describes Toucan as an early-flowering series for spring and summer sales. Cannas grow best once warm weather has arrived; protect plants from chilling temperatures and keep moisture steady during active growth. ## Maintenance Keep soil evenly moist during active growth and remove damaged leaves to keep the clump tidy. The source describes this as a warm-season canna; protect it from chilling temperatures and follow local guidance for overwintering rhizomes in climates colder than the listed hardiness range.