Cannova® Orange Shades Canna Lily
Canna 'Cannova Orange Shades'
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Delivery and Shipping
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Delivery and Shipping
Fast, Safe Plant Delivery
Ships in 3-4 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Sentry™ Protected
Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Flowering, Low Maintenance, Fast-growing, and Attracts pollinators
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Growth RateFast
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Bloom PeriodEarly Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Does Not Ship ToAK, HI, ID, MT, OR
Cannova® Orange Shades Canna Lily (Canna 'Cannova Orange Shades') brings the bold drama of tropical cannas to a more manageable scale. This breakthrough Cannova series delivers the exotic appeal of traditional cannas with a compact 2-3 foot height that works beautifully in containers, mixed borders, and smaller gardens. The show-stopping orange blooms feature a luminous blend of apricot, coral, and tangerine tones that shift subtly as flowers mature, creating a dynamic color display from early summer straight through to fall frost.
Continuous Summer Color
Unlike older canna varieties that take breaks between bloom cycles, Cannova Orange Shades produces fresh flowers relentlessly throughout the growing season. Each sturdy stem pushes up multiple flower buds that open in succession, ensuring there's always color on display. The large, gladiolus-like blooms stand proudly above broad, tropical foliage that provides a lush green backdrop. This non-stop flowering habit makes it especially valuable for containers on patios and decks where you want guaranteed color all summer long.
Landscape Versatility
The compact habit opens up design possibilities that weren't practical with taller cannas. Plant Cannova Orange Shades at the front or middle of borders where you can actually see the flowers without them towering overhead. The warm orange tones pair beautifully with purple salvia, blue agapanthus, or golden rudbeckia in mixed plantings. In containers, it provides a bold thriller plant that won't overwhelm smaller companions. The tropical foliage adds instant resort-style atmosphere to pool areas, entryways, or anywhere you want to create an exotic escape.
Heat and Humidity Lover
Cannas thrive in the hot, humid conditions that stress many other flowering plants. Cannova Orange Shades actually performs better as temperatures climb, producing more flowers during peak summer heat when spring bloomers have long since faded. This makes it an invaluable plant for Southern gardens and anywhere with steamy summers. Hummingbirds visit the tubular flowers regularly, and butterflies appreciate the nectar source during the late-season bloom period when other flowers are scarce.
Winter Care by Zone
In zones 9-11, Cannova Orange Shades grows as a true perennial that dies back in winter and returns each spring. Zone 8 gardeners can often overwinter rhizomes in the ground with heavy mulch protection. In zone 7 and colder areas, either grow it as an annual or dig the rhizomes after the first frost, let them dry for a few days, then store in barely moist peat moss in a cool basement until spring replanting time. The rhizomes are easy to divide every few years, giving you more plants to spread throughout your garden or share with neighbors.
If you've been hesitant about cannas because of their size, Cannova Orange Shades changes the equation entirely. You get all the tropical drama and non-stop color without the need for staking or managing plants that reach six feet tall.
