Water canna ‘Ra’ (Canna ‘Ra’)

Water canna ‘Ra’ (Canna ‘Ra’) is a bog plant that can grow 1.5m – 3m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Water canna ‘Ra’ (Canna ‘Ra’).

This plant is commonly known as water canna ‘Ra’.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 1-2 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: water canna ‘Ra’
Scientific name: Canna ‘Ra’
Plant type: Bogs, Conservatory & Greenhouse, Perennials
Habit: Bushy
Height: 1.5m – 3m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Loam
Moisture: Poorly drained
Garden type: Architectural, City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden, Patio & Container Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit

Seasonal colors

How to plant Water canna ‘Ra’ (Canna ‘Ra’) – cultivar413 from Fallbrook, California, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Whether small or large, formal or informal, every garden has space for an aquatic element. The sound and reflective qualities of water have long been used to add interest to gardens.

A pond, fountain or even a smaller water container greatly increases the variety of plants you can grow. In addition, they also encourage a wide variety of wildlife, including insects, frogs, toads and birds.

Together with plants, these elements offer a diversity of interests.

How to plant

In this section we will learn how to plant Water canna ‘Ra’ (Canna ‘Ra’), know its needs in terms of soil, watering and sun exposure.

Soil

Water canna ‘Ra’ (Canna ‘Ra’) is a plant that grows in loam conditions. As for pH, it is a plant that grows ideally in soils with pH acid pH.

Regarding drainage, Canna ‘Ra’ likes to grow in humid or poorly drained soil.

Sunlight

Water canna ‘Ra’ (Canna ‘Ra’) is a plant that should be grown in full sun or partial shade positions.