Canna 'Torchlight'

A medium sized Foliage Group cultivar; green foliage, oblong shaped, branching habit; spikes of flowers are erect, red-orange and orange-yellow, staminodes are long and narrow, edges regular, fully self-cleaning; fertile both ways, not true to type, self-pollinating, capsules globose; rhizomes are thick, up to 3 cm in diameter, coloured white and purple; tillering is prolific.

Introduced by Johnny K. Johnson, USA. The breeding is C. indica x C. indica var. 'lumbautum'

Canna 'Sky Hawk'

A giant Foliage Group cultivar; dark chocolate foliage, very large, ovoid shaped, maroon margin, spreading habit; oval stems, coloured green + purple; spikes of flowers are erect, self-coloured orange-red, staminodes are long and narrow, edges regular, fully self-cleaning; fertile both ways, not true to type, self-pollinating, capsules round; rhizomes are thick, up to 7 cm in diameter, coloured white and purple; tillering is prolific.

Introduced by Johnny K. Johnson, USA.


The giant of our collection. J.J. excelled himself with this one. Red-edged, chocolate coloured gigantic leaves on red stems. The flowers are carried so high you won't reach them without a ladder. They are long spikes of large orange/red orchid shaped blooms. Size up to 3.3m (11').

Canna 'Bubblegum'

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

Mr Johnson commented that, "The flowers are pink with an almost lavender overlay. Foliage is green. Sylvia Thomas came up with this name, which is a perfect description for this plant. Very pretty and unique! Fertile both ways. 4' (110 cm) tall. "

Canna 'Borneo'

A medium sized Crozy Group cultivar; dark green and red variegated foliage, oblong shaped, maroon margin, spreading habit; round stems, coloured green & purple; flowers are open, fuchsia with rose spots, staminodes are large, edges irregular, average bloomer; fertile both ways, not true to type, not self-pollinating, capsules globose; rhizomes are thick, up to 3 cm in diameter, coloured white and pink; tillering is average.

Introduced by Johnny K. Johnson, USA in 2004.

Canna 'Torchlight'

A medium sized Foliage Group cultivar; green foliage, oblong shaped, branching habit; spikes of flowers are erect, red-orange and orange-yellow, staminodes are long and narrow, edges regular, fully self-cleaning; fertile both ways, not true to type, self-pollinating, capsules globose; rhizomes are thick, up to 3 cm in diameter, coloured white and purple; tillering is prolific.

Introduced by Johnny K. Johnson, USA. The breeding is C. indica x C. indica var. 'lumbautum'

Revisiting Canna 'Sky Hawk'

A giant Foliage Group cultivar; dark chocolate foliage, very large, ovoid shaped, maroon margin, spreading habit; oval stems, coloured green + purple; spikes of flowers are erect, self-coloured orange-red, staminodes are long and narrow, edges regular, fully self-cleaning; fertile both ways, not true to type, self-pollinating, capsules round; rhizomes are thick, up to 7 cm in diameter, coloured white and purple; tillering is prolific.

Introduced by Johnny K. Johnson, USA.


The giant of our collection. J.J. excelled himself with this one. Red-edged, chocolate coloured gigantic leaves on red stems. The flowers are carried so high you won't reach them without a ladder. They are long spikes of large orange/red orchid shaped blooms. Size up to 3.3m (11').

Revisiting Canna 'Borneo'

A medium sized Crozy Group cultivar; dark green and red variegated foliage, oblong shaped, maroon margin, spreading habit; round stems, coloured green & purple; flowers are open, fuchsia with rose spots, staminodes are large, edges irregular, average bloomer; fertile both ways, not true to type, not self-pollinating, capsules globose; rhizomes are thick, up to 3 cm in diameter, coloured white and pink; tillering is average.

Introduced by Johnny K. Johnson, USA in 2004.

Revisiting Canna 'Sky Hawk'

Margaret being dwarfed by Canna 'Skyhawk'. and the photograph was taken in August, when there was still much of the growing season left.

A giant Foliage Group cultivar; dark chocolate foliage, very large, ovoid shaped, maroon margin, spreading habit; oval stems, coloured green + purple; spikes of flowers are erect, self-coloured orange-red, staminodes are long and narrow, edges regular, fully self-cleaning; fertile both ways, not true to type, self-pollinating, capsules round; rhizomes are thick, up to 7 cm in diameter, coloured white and purple; tillering is prolific. Introduced by Johnny K. Johnson, USA.

This is the giant of our collection. J.J. excelled himself with this one. Red-edged, chocolate coloured gigantic leaves on red stems. The flowers are carried so high you won't reach them without a ladder. They are long spikes of large orange/red orchid shaped blooms. Size up to 3.3m (11').

Introducing Canna 'Borneo'

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 'Borneo'.

Mr Johnson described it as having "Flowers that are fuchsia with rose spots. Foliage is medium dark with bold stripes which rival canna 'Red Stripe'. Very bold flower and foliage. Excellent! It is fertile both ways and 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 'Bubblegum'

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

Mr Johnson commented that, "The flowers are pink with an almost lavender overlay. Foliage is green. Sylvia Thomas came up with this name, which is a perfect description for this plant. Very pretty and unique! Fertile both ways. 4' (110 cm) tall. "

Introducing Canna 'Porcelain Petals'

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 'Porcelain Petals'.

Mr Johnson stated that, "Flowers are cream to yellow with a pink to rose center. When fall arrives, the flowers even turn totally pink. Foliage is green. Very compact plant. Very pretty. Fertile both ways. 3' tall."

I have described it as a small Premier Group cultivar; green foliage, broadly oblong shaped, white margin, upright habit; round stems, coloured green; spikes of flowers are open, cream with a pale pink blush, throat pale pink, staminodes are large, edges irregular, petals purple, fully self-cleaning; fertile both ways, not self-pollinating or true to type, capsules round; rhizomes are thick, up to 3 cm in diameter, coloured white; tillering is average.

Proving to be a force as both a seed parent and pod parent, producing many interesting new seedlings.

Entered in the 2008 International Canna Trials.