Canna 'Chouchou' Rhizomes
Canna 'Chouchou' Rhizomes
Canna 'Chouchou' is a tall, tropical-style perennial grown for its soft yellow flowers delicately speckled with pink.
The elegant blooms rise above large green paddle-shaped leaves, bringing colour and structure to summer garden borders.
- Height: about 150cm
- Spread: 60–80cm
- Flower colour: pale yellow with pink speckling
- Flowering time: midsummer to autumn
- Position: full sun
- Soil: fertile, moist but well-drained soil
About Canna 'Chouchou'
Canna 'Chouchou' grows from thick rhizomes and forms upright clumps of large green foliage.
The broad paddle-shaped leaves create a bold tropical appearance.
From midsummer onwards, tall flower stems carry upright clusters of blooms.
The flowers are soft yellow with pink mottling and speckling across the petals.
This subtle colouring gives the plant a delicate and refined look compared with many brighter cannas.
The plant continues flowering well into autumn in warm conditions.
Benefits for UK Wildlife
Canna flowers add value to wildlife-friendly planting.
- Flowers may attract bees and visiting insects
- Provides nectar during summer and early autumn
- Adds diversity to pollinator-friendly borders
Plant with other nectar-rich perennials to encourage pollinators.
Where to Grow Canna 'Chouchou'
- Sunny garden borders
- Tropical-style planting schemes
- Patio containers
- Mixed perennial beds
- Water garden edges
The tall foliage and flowers create strong vertical interest in summer planting.
Planting Tips
- Plant rhizomes in spring once frost risk has passed.
- Choose a warm sunny location.
- Plant rhizomes about 5–10cm deep.
- Use fertile soil with good moisture retention.
- Water regularly during active growth.
In colder areas, lift rhizomes in autumn and store frost-free until spring.
Why Grow Canna 'Chouchou'
- Soft yellow flowers with pink speckles
- Tall tropical-style foliage
- Long flowering season
- Excellent feature plant for borders
- Ideal for containers or tropical planting schemes
If you want a tall summer-flowering perennial with exotic character, Canna 'Chouchou' offers elegant flowers and bold foliage for sunny gardens.