Canna 'Tiger Paws'

The 2003 introductions from Mr Donnie Hallman of Deersprings Nursery, South Carolina, USA were waited for with interest, and, as usual were sold out very quickly. Amongst the new introductions was Canna 'Tiger Paws'.

Mr Hallman stated that "The flowers are frosty orange, the foliage is dark. It has a big, round flower, sometimes have a problem opening, but what a nice plant. Very pretty. Sterile".

Canna 'Solar Flare'

Mr Donnie Hallman of Deersprings Nursery, South Carolina, USA introduced three exceptional new cultivars for 2005, amongst which was Canna 'Solar Flare''. Described by Mr Hallman as, "Flowers are gold with streaks and swirls of rich orange-red. Foliage is a very dark bronze to brown. This is a stunning color in the garden."

Mr Hallman stated that, "This canna really gets peoples attention. I don't know what else to say about this canna other than it's stunning and very limited. Fertile both ways. But not easy. Grows 4' Tall."

Canna 'Snow Dragon'

When Mr Donnie Hallman of Deersprings Nursery, South Carolina, USA announced his new introductions for 2002, it aroused a large amount of interest. There were four new cultivars, amongst which was Canna 'Snow Dragon'.

Mr Hallman stated that "The flowers are cream and the foliage is green.This is one of the healthiest near whites that I have ever seen! Wonderful in every way. Fast to increase. Visitors love this plant. 3 ft. Tall.The breeding is C. 'Carolina Moonglow' x C. 'Ambassadour'."

Canna 'Shaka Zulu'

When Mr Donnie Hallman of Deersprings Nursery, South Carolina, USA announced his new introductions for 2002, it aroused a large amount of interest. There were four new cultivars, amongst which was Canna 'Shaka Zulu''.

"Flowers are bright orange/red. Foliage is very dark. Sunglasses are not provided with this plant, so don't stare directly at it.", stated Mr Hallman. " Well... maybe not that bright, but still very pretty. 5 ft. Tall.", he concluded. The breeding is C. 'Pacific Beauty' x C. 'Kenya'.

Canna 'Ruby Crout'

The 2003 introductions from Mr Donnie Hallman of Deersprings Nursery, South Carolina, USA were waited for with interest, and, as usual were sold out very quickly. Amongst the new introductions was Canna 'Ruby Crout'.

"The flowers are rose to red, spotted, and carry a cream edge. Foliage is very dark. This plant is named after another family member. This is a tall, bold, show stopping plant. When fall comes, the cream edge turns to gold only to make the leaves appear darker. Very nice!", described Mr Hallman.

Canna 'Mystic Rainbow'

Mr Donnie Hallman of Deersprings Nursery, South Carolina, USA introduced three exceptional new cultivars for 2005, amongst which was Canna 'Mystic Rainbow'.

"The flowers are a blend of pink, sherbert, rose and cream. The foliage is a rich green. Wow! what a pretty plant, in the fall the colors get more intense", recounted Mr Hallman.

"On cool nights in the fall, I have seen the big flowers turn to an almost white with red swirls. A very pretty plant for the garden. Fertile both ways. Grows to 4' Tall."

Canna 'Dorothy Taylor'

A medium sized Crozy Group cultivar; green foliage, oval shaped; spikes of flowers are open, self-coloured pink, staminodes are medium size, blooms open in the early morning; fertile both ways, not self-pollinating or true to type, capsules globose; rhizomes are thick, up to 3 cm in diameter, coloured white and pink. 

Introduced by Donnie Hallman, Deerspring Nursery, USA in 2005.

Canna 'Cosmic Dragon'

In 2002, Mr Donnie Hallman of Deersprings Nursery, South Carolina, USA introduced his new cultivars for the year, which caused a stir at that time. One of the introductions was Canna 'Cosmic Dragon'.

Mr Hallman commented that, "The flowers are colored terra-cotta with cream splashes. The foliage is very dark, and it is very rare to have a bi-color flower on dark foliage. I love this plant. Slow to increase here in South Carolina, but if allowed to clump it is stunning! 5' tall. The breeding is C. 'Pacific Beauty' x C. 'Rosy Leaf'"

Canna 'Barbara Hallman'

A medium sized Crozy Group cultivar; dark foliage, oval shaped, arching habit; round stems, coloured green; flowers are open, cream streaked with pale-rose, staminodes are medium size, edges frilled deep pink, stamen is saffron-yellow, style is saffron-yellow; fertile both ways, not known if true to type, not self-pollinating. 

Introduced by Donnie Hallman, Deerspring Nursery, USA in 2005.

Canna 'Autumn Dragon'

A medium sized Crozy Group cultivar; green foliage, oval shaped, branching habit; round stems, coloured green; flowers are open, pink and salmon, throat orange, staminodes are medium size, fully self-cleaning, late bloomer; fertile both ways, not self-pollinating or true to type, capsules round; rhizomes are thick, up to 3 cm in diameter, coloured white and pink; tillering is average. 

Introduced by Donnie Hallman, Deerspring Nursery, USA.

Introducing Canna 'Tiger Paws'

The 2003 introductions from Mr Donnie Hallman of Deersprings Nursery, South Carolina, USA were waited for with interest, and, as usual were sold out very quickly. Amongst the new introductions was Canna 'Tiger Paws'.

Mr Hallman stated that "The flowers are frosty orange, the foliage is dark. It has a big, round flower, sometimes have a problem opening, but what a nice plant. Very pretty. Sterile".

Introducing Canna 'Shaka Zulu''

When Mr Donnie Hallman of Deersprings Nursery, South Carolina, USA announced his new introductions for 2002, it aroused a large amount of interest. There were four new cultivars, amongst which was Canna 'Shaka Zulu''.

"Flowers are bright orange/red. Foliage is very dark. Sunglasses are not provided with this plant, so don't stare directly at it.", stated Mr Hallman. " Well... maybe not that bright, but still very pretty. 5 ft. Tall.", he concluded. The breeding is C. 'Pacific Beauty' x C. 'Kenya'.

Introducing Canna 'Dorothy Taylor'

Mr Donnie Hallman of Deersprings Nursery, South Carolina, USA introduced three exceptional new cultivars for 2005, amongst which was Canna 'Dorothy Taylor'. Mr Hallman described the cultivar as, "Flowers are huge and a rich pink. Foliage is rich green. This plant is named after a family member who loves plants as much as me", said Mr Hallman.

"This is one of the most stunning pink cannas I have ever seen! In the fall, the huge, well formed flowers turn almost Rose in color. A beautiful plant in every way. Fertile both ways. Grows 4' Tall".

Introducing Canna 'Snow Dragon'

When Mr Donnie Hallman of Deersprings Nursery, South Carolina, USA announced his new introductions for 2002, it aroused a large amount of interest. There were four new cultivars, amongst which was Canna 'Snow Dragon'.

Mr Hallman stated that "The flowers are cream and the foliage is green.This is one of the healthiest near whites that I have ever seen! Wonderful in every way. Fast to increase. Visitors love this plant. 3 ft. Tall.The breeding is C. 'Carolina Moonglow' x C. 'Ambassadour'."

Canna 'Mystic Rainbow'

Mr Donnie Hallman of Deersprings Nursery, South Carolina, USA introduced three exceptional new cultivars for 2005, amongst which was Canna 'Mystic Rainbow'.

"The flowers are a blend of pink, sherbert, rose and cream. The foliage is a rich green. Wow! what a pretty plant, in the fall the colors get more intense", recounted Mr Hallman.

"On cool nights in the fall, I have seen the big flowers turn to an almost white with red swirls. A very pretty plant for the garden. Fertile both ways. Grows to 4' Tall."

Introducing Canna 'Ruby Crout''

The 2003 introductions from Mr Donnie Hallman of Deersprings Nursery, South Carolina, USA were waited for with interest, and, as usual were sold out very quickly. Amongst the new introductions was Canna 'Ruby Crout'.

"The flowers are rose to red, spotted, and carry a cream edge. Foliage is very dark. This plant is named after another family member. This is a tall, bold, show stopping plant. When fall comes, the cream edge turns to gold only to make the leaves appear darker. Very nice!", described Mr Hallman.

Introducing Canna 'Barbara Hallman

The 2003 introductions from Mr Donnie Hallman of Deersprings Nursery, South Carolina, USA were waited for with interest, and, as usual were sold out very quickly. Amongst the new introductions was Canna 'Barbara Hallman. I think that this is the best of Mr Hallman's introductions so far.

Mr Hallman declared, "The flowers are cream with a strawberry Picotee. The foliage is medium dark, and is exceptional! This cultivar is named after my own mother. In the fall the flowers will get an overlay of strawberry streaks, giving it a peppermint candy appearance. The big flowers sometimes have trouble opening, but it is still an excellent plant. I love it! It's fertile both ways. 4' (130cm) tall "

Introducing Canna 'Wander Lust'

Mr Johnny K. Johnson of Kentucky, USA introduced four new varieties in 2003, the last ones he introduced before retiring from hybridising Cannas after suffering a heart condition. Amongst those introduced was Canna 'Wander Lust'.

"The flowers are rich pink with a quarter inch gold edge. Foliage is green.", was how Mr Johnson described his creation. He commented that Mr Donnie Hallman had said "This is one of my favorite pinks. It blooms when other cannas stop in the summer heat. This plant loves heat. Gorgeous!"

"It is fertile both ways. 4' (110 cm) tall.", concluded Mr Johnson.

Introducing Canna 'Carolina Gold'

A medium sized Crozy Group cultivar; dark foliage, oval shaped, maroon margin, spreading habit; oval stems, coloured purple with white farina; flowers are open, self-coloured gold, staminodes are large, edges ruffled, labellum is gold, stamen is gold, style is gold, petals purple with farina, fully self-cleaning, good bloomer; fertile both ways, not self-pollinating or true to type, capsules globose; rhizomes are thick, up to 3 cm in diameter, coloured purple; tillering is prolific.

Introduced by Donnie Hallman, Deerspring Nursery, South Carolina, USA. The breeding is Canna 'Rosy Lear' x Canna 'Louis Cottin'.

Introducing Canna 'Solar Flare'

Mr Donnie Hallman of Deersprings Nursery, South Carolina, USA introduced three exceptional new cultivars for 2005, amongst which was Canna 'Solar Flare''. Described by Mr Hallman as, "Flowers are gold with streaks and swirls of rich orange-red. Foliage is a very dark bronze to brown. This is a stunning color in the garden."

Mr Hallman stated that, "This canna really gets peoples attention. I don't know what else to say about this canna other than it's stunning and very limited. Fertile both ways. But not easy. Grows 4' Tall."