Canna 'Kreta Red' is borderline hardy in the UK and is best treated as a tender perennial. In mild southern or coastal gardens it can stay in the ground under a deep dry mulch, but in most areas it is safest to lift the rhizomes after the first frost and store them frost-free over winter, or grow it in a pot you can move under cover.

It performs best in full sun, which ripens the most flowers and keeps the clump sturdy. A warm, sheltered spot against a south- or west-facing wall is ideal; in too much shade you get fewer blooms and lankier growth.

Expect it to reach roughly 0.9 to 1.1 metres tall in a single season, forming an upright clump of broad green paddle-shaped leaves topped with scarlet-red flowers. It dies back to the rhizome each winter and re-shoots in late spring.

Yes, it is an excellent container plant for a patio, balcony or courtyard. Use a large pot with a rich, free-draining compost, feed and water generously through summer, then simply move the whole container somewhere frost-free for the winter.

Cannas are widely regarded as non-toxic and there is no reported toxicity to people, dogs or cats, making this a reassuring choice for family gardens. As with any plant, it is sensible to discourage children and pets from eating it.

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