Canna 'Musaefolia Rubra'A first-cut at defining what constitutes a Musifolia Group cultivar.
"A cultivar that would also qualify as a member of the Foliage Group, but which has foliage that is truly Banana-like, and not just 'similar' to the Musa family. It must also be similar to the Banana in size and general conformation."
How does that sound as a starting point, and can anybody come up with improvements?
"A cultivar that would also qualify as a member of the Foliage Group, but which has foliage that is truly Banana-like, and not just 'similar' to the Musa family. It must also be similar to the Banana in size and general conformation."
How does that sound as a starting point, and can anybody come up with improvements?
Seems a bit lengthy Malcolm. "Habit" might be a better term than "conformation". I judge a horse's conformation but a plant's habit when assessing either.
ReplyDeleteThe size bit is also a worry as I grow small Musa that do not exceed 4-5 feet as well as the big ones like Cavendish that might reach 20 feet high. Then I grow the Ensete genus which also resemble Musa and these Musifolia Group Canna cultivars......
Can you see my eyeballs rolling back in my head?
I also have one of these Musifolia Group cultivars that only grows to about 5-7 feet (the old Bendigo Banana foundling).
Which 'nanas did you have in mind?
So-o, it would appear that the definition you offer might need to be even longer to eliminate confusion!!!
Not terribly constructive comments I know. Forgive pls. It's past the witching hour Downunder.