Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Castlewellan, Otto Luyken, Schipkaensis
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Softwood cuttings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Insects
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Informal Hedge
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eye Infection, Nausia, Vomiting
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PRUNUS laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'
CANNA
Common Name
cherry laurel, common laurel
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
English laurel
भंग लिली
In German
Lorbeerkirsche
Canna Lilie
In French
Laurier-cerise
Canna
In Spanish
Prunus laurocerasus
Canna lirio
In Greek
Prunus laurocerasus
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Prunus laurocerasus
Canna
In Polish
Laurowiśnia wschodnia
Canna lilia
In Latin
Prunus padus
Canna lilium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Zingiberales
Family
Rosaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of English Laurel and Canna
Season and care of English Laurel and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about English Laurel and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Canna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Laurel is Clay, Loam and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Laurel is Acidic, Neutral and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
English Laurel and Canna Physical Information
English Laurel and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. English Laurel height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of English Laurel and Canna are as follows:
English Laurel flower color: White
English Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Canna flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
- Canna leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of English Laurel and Canna
Care of English Laurel and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Laurel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer English Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.