Hellenia Speciosa
Crepe ginger
With its lush foliage and brightly colored flowers, the water canna is a must-have plant for tropical gardens. Easy to recognize, it adds volume, color, and verticality to flowerbeds and pond edges alike.
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Grown for centuries in tropical and subtropical regions, the aquatic canna is prized for its rapid growth and abundant flowering. Its lush foliage and vibrant flower spikes make it a particularly spectacular ornamental plant in wet gardens.
Famille :
Costaceae
Origine géographique :
Tropical Asia
Taille :
1.5 to 3 meters
Floraison :
June to November
Habitat :
Tropical wetlands and sub-woods
Classe :
Liliopsida
Ordre :
Zingiberales
A vibrant tropical plant
Canna lilies form large clumps of broad, elongated leaves reminiscent of banana leaves. Depending on the variety, the foliage can be bright green, purple, or slightly bronze, providing ornamental value even when not in bloom.
Its flowers emerge atop long, upright stems. They typically display shades of red, orange, yellow, or sometimes pink. Their irregular shape and vibrant colors attract numerous pollinating insects.
Thanks to its preference for cool to moist soils, the canna lily naturally thrives near ponds and aquatic areas. Like Heliconias or porcelain roses, it contributes to the exotic atmosphere characteristic of tropical gardens.
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