Canna ‘Purple Haze’ Flower Power ™
Smokey, deep eggplant purple foliage and bright orange flowers
| Common Name | Purple Haze canna |
| Size | 4-5' tall by 3-4' wide |
| USDA hardiness Zones | 8-11 |
| Sun / Shade | Full sun |
| Soil | Average garden soil |
| Moisture | moist, but well drained and not too soggy |
| Disease and Pests | None known |
| Landscape use | Foundation plantings, specimens, mass plantings, commercial landscapes, middle of the border, urban gardens, containers |
| Market appeal / Uniqueness | Deep purple foliage and blood-orange blooms make this one of natures's own garden sculptures. The foliage is as dark as Canna 'Intrigue', but the flowers are much more colorful. |
| Propagation Methods | tissue culture to keep the stock virus negative |
| Date of Introduction | January 2013 |
| Bloom Time | June-September |
Angela’s Garden Notes:
THE FLOWER POWER™ SERIES
Named for their dark foliage and brightly colored flowers, the Flower Power series conjure up an easier, yet some might say darker time in the early 70’s when Peace, Love and Happiness were something everyone wanted to achieve. Upright, yet bushy plants with dark purple foliage are adorned by self -leaning canna blossoms in a rainbow of colors.
This year, we are introducing ‘Purple Haze’, the first canna in a the Flower Power series by tropical plant breeder Brian Williams of Louisville, KY, Purple Haze will stand out against a green foil or other contrasting background. this is the perfect architectural plant for large containers and or the mixed border. Look for more striking foliage and interesting flower colors to come from this series in the future.