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Canna indica Cannova Rose — 17cm / 2L17cm / 2L
Indian Shot

Canna indica Cannova Rose

£15.99
Protect from hard frostSun-lovingRHS award winnerLoved by pollinators
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17cm / 2L £15.99

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Description

The Canna indica 'Cannova F1 Rose', also known as the Indian Shot, is a bold, tropical-look perennial that brings jungle drama to sunny British borders and pots. Lush, upright, paddle-shaped green leaves make a strong architectural backdrop for a long summer show of large, rose-pink flowers that keep coming from midsummer right through into autumn. It is one of the easiest ways to add real exotic colour and a sun-soaked, tropical feel to a UK garden.

Canna is a tender rhizome, rated RHS H3, so a little winter care makes all the difference. Over winter, chill and wet together are what to fear: rhizomes left in cold, waterlogged ground will rot away long before a dry frost could touch them. Keep them from stewing in cold, sodden soil by either lifting and storing them dry once frost blackens the foliage, or by mulching very deeply over sharp, free-draining ground. In milder, coastal and sheltered gardens it can often stay in the soil year on year with this protection. See our hardy exotics, what to expect guide for how tender exotics behave through the seasons.

Water freely through the first summer and feed monthly to power the lush growth, deadheading spent spikes to keep the flowers flowing. The nectar-rich blooms are loved by bees and butterflies, so it earns a place in any pollinator planting. Use it as a fiery centrepiece in exotic borders, as instant height and drama in pots and containers on a warm patio, or among the wider hardy exotics and architectural foliage for a full tropical scheme.

Every Canna we supply is nursery-grown and carefully selected for a healthy, well-rooted rhizome, packed with care to arrive in top condition and ready to romp away in its first season.

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All plants are covered by our 7-day live arrival guarantee. We pack every order in protective, sustainable packaging designed to keep your plants safe in transit, and every plant is checked before it ships. On the rare occasion something is not right on arrival, we will make it good, provided the plant is still in its original nursery pot.

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What to Expect

Seasonal by nature: what to expect

  • Grown outdoors, the way nature intended. Weather-tested and hardened in real UK conditions, so they thrive in your garden. A few marks on the older leaves are normal, the sign of a tough, real plant rather than a flaw.
  • It follows the seasons. Depending on when you order, your plant may arrive cut back, dormant or leafless. That's healthy: dormancy is the ideal time to plant.
  • Posted, not posed. Big leafy plants like bananas and gingers may be trimmed or gently folded to travel safely. It does the plant no harm, and it powers away again in spring.

Not sure what to expect from yours? Dormant, cut-back or weather-marked plants are all perfectly healthy and normal. Read what to expect through the seasons

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Order by 1pm Monday to Friday for same day dispatch. Every plant travels in protective, plant-safe packaging with tracked delivery.

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How to care for Indian Shot

Plant me in full sun and protect me when hard frost threatens.

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Arrived just like the photos - maybe even fuller. Healthy, well-acclimated, and straight into my collection with no issues.

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Flawless leaves, stunning variegation, and clearly cared for by experts. It’s already a talking point in my home office.

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Hard to find rare plants that are pet-safe. Ours arrived in perfect condition and looks amazing without any worry.

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About Indian Shot

Canna indica Cannova Rose needs full sun or partial shade and moist but well-drained soil. It is half-hardy to around −5°C and needs protection from hard frost.

Good for

Architectural Exotic Borders Pots & Containers

Hardiness

TenderVery hardy

RHS H3 · Semi-hardy · down to around −5°C

RHS H3, so lift and store the rhizomes dry, or mulch deeply over sharp drainage, keeping them clear of the cold, sodden ground that rots them.

Position

Full sunPartial shadeSouth-facingWest-facingSheltered

full sun for the best flowering, tolerating light partial shade, in a warm, sheltered, south or west facing spot.

Soil

LoamSandMoist but well-drainedAcid pHAlkaline pHNeutral pH

fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soil across the full pH range, with free drainage the priority over winter.

Watering

Water freely through the first summer and in dry spells to fuel the lush foliage and long run of flowers. Feed monthly in the growing season and deadhead spent blooms to keep new flower spikes coming. In pots use a loam-based compost, and never let plants stand in cold, wet water over winter. Read moreShow less

Water freely through the first summer and in dry spells to fuel the lush foliage and long run of flowers. Feed monthly in the growing season and deadhead spent blooms to keep new flower spikes coming. In pots use a loam-based compost, and never let plants stand in cold, wet water over winter.

Mature size

Height0.75-1 m
Spread0.3-0.5 m

Reaches full size in 2-5 years

Growth habit

Clump-forming

Flowering

Jul-Oct · Pink

Seasonal colour

Foliage

Deciduous

Pruning

Once the first frost blackens the foliage, cut stems down. In mild gardens mulch deeply over the rhizome; in cold ones lift and store the rhizome dry.

Toxicity

No reported toxicity to people or pets; the ASPCA lists Canna as non-toxic to dogs, cats and horses. Despite the common name canna lily it is not a true lily and does not share their toxicity.

Native range

C. & S. America

Family

Cannaceae

Also known as

Canna indica Cannova Rose

Genus

Canna
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Canna indica Cannova Rose hardy in the UK?

It is borderline hardy, rated RHS H3, so it needs winter protection in most of the UK. The main killer is not cold on its own but cold, wet winter soil: rhizomes left sitting in waterlogged ground rot long before frost alone would harm them. In milder, coastal and sheltered gardens it can stay in free-draining soil year on year with a deep, dry mulch; in colder or wetter spots, lift and store the rhizomes dry over winter.

How do I overwinter Canna Cannova Rose?

Once the first frost blackens the foliage, cut it back. In cold or wet gardens, lift the rhizomes, let them dry off and store them somewhere frost-free and dry until spring. In mild, sheltered gardens with very free-draining soil you can leave them in the ground under a deep, dry mulch of bark, straw or leaf mould topped with grit for sharp drainage. The golden rule is to keep the rhizomes out of cold, waterlogged soil.

Where should I plant Canna Cannova Rose?

Give it a warm, sheltered, south or west facing spot in full sun for the best flowering; it will take light partial shade. It is superb as a bold centrepiece in exotic borders and adds instant height and drama in pots and containers on a warm patio.

How tall does Canna Cannova Rose grow?

It reaches roughly 0.75 to 1 m tall and up to about 0.5 m across, forming a neat, upright, clump-forming plant that takes around two to five years to reach full size. That compact, tidy habit makes it ideal for both border planting and large containers.

When does Canna Cannova Rose flower?

It flowers over a long season from July through to October, carrying large, rose-pink blooms above lush green paddle-shaped leaves. Deadhead the spent spikes and feed monthly to keep the flowers coming right through summer into autumn.

Is Canna Cannova Rose toxic to pets, and is it good for pollinators?

Good news on both counts. The ASPCA lists Canna as non-toxic to dogs, cats and horses, and despite the common name canna lily it is not a true lily so does not share their toxicity. The nectar-rich flowers are also loved by bees and butterflies, making it a great choice for pollinator planting.

Does my plant come with a pot?
Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.

It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.

If you're not sure what size cover pot to go for, check the pot selector tool listed above, you'll want a decorative pot that's a centimetre or two wider than that to give it a comfortable fit.
How big will my plant be when it arrives?
Every plant on our site includes the pot size (e.g. 12cm) and, where possible, an approximate height. That's the most reliable way to set your expectations, photos can sometimes make a plant look larger or smaller than it really is.

If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.

That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look.
What makes your plants different from the supermarket or garden centre?
There's a big difference between a plant that's been sitting under on a retail shelf and one that's been looked after and cared for by people who specialise in exactly this.

Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.

When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.

We're a specialist nursery first, not a retailer that happens to sell plants. That's the difference, and you'll see it the moment you open the box.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.

Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.

It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.

Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.

Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help.
Will my plant survive being shipped?
Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.

During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.

That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 48 hours with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.

The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.
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