Flamméche

Canna 'Flamméche'

Canna 'Flamméche'

syns Flamèche, Flammèche
(Miniature Group)

Height Miniature, under 2ft/60cm
Foliage Green
Form Branching
Flower Orange
Flowering Early summer to frosts
Tillering Prolific
Available Specialist

Canna 'Flamméche' is a Miniature Group cultivar; green foliage, small, oval shaped, acute apex, white margin, branching habit; round main stems, coloured purple; spikes of flowers are cupped, self-coloured orange, staminodes are medium size, edges regular, labellum is orange with yellow centre and orange markings, stamen is orange, petals purple with farina, fully self-cleaning, flowers in early summer until frosts, blooms open in the early morning; seed is sterile, pollen is fertile; rhizomes are thick, up to 3 cm in diameter, coloured white and purple; tillering is prolific.

Canna 'Flamméche' is available from specialist growers. The name flamméche is Luxembourg-French for flamenco, and suits this little dancer down to the ground. 

References

Claines Canna Collection 2006

Summary: A true dwarf that is devastating in pots arranged on patios and decking. Its medium green foliage is adorned with bright, attractive, orange blooms. Size: 40cm (15") Flower: The staminoides and labellum are a bright orange with small patches on the labellum marked with orange spotted yellow. Foliage: Green 

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