Canarina canariensis - Canary Island Bellflower
A jewel of the Canary Islands, Canarina canariensis enchants with pendant, bell-shaped blooms of vivid orange veined in deeper red. Emerging each autumn from a fleshy subterranean tuber, its trailing vines and softly serrated leaves create a lush cascade of color during the cooler months. The flowers, glowing like stained glass in the winter sun, lend a touch of tropical elegance to glasshouses, shaded patios, or temperate gardens.
Native to the laurel forests of the Canary Islands, this uncommon member of the Campanulaceae family thrives in mild, humid conditions with bright, filtered light. It rests through summer dormancy before returning each autumn with renewed vigor. In cultivation, Canarina canariensis rewards patient care with an exotic display and, occasionally, sweet edible fruits following pollination.
Type: Tuberous perennial climber
Height: 3–10 ft in growth
Bloom season: Late autumn to early spring
Light: Bright indirect sun or dappled shade
Water: Keep evenly moist during growth; reduce drastically in summer dormancy
Hardiness: Frost tender — protect from freezing
Canarina canariensis - Canary Island Bellflower
A jewel of the Canary Islands, Canarina canariensis enchants with pendant, bell-shaped blooms of vivid orange veined in deeper red. Emerging each autumn from a fleshy subterranean tuber, its trailing vines and softly serrated leaves create a lush cascade of color during the cooler months. The flowers, glowing like stained glass in the winter sun, lend a touch of tropical elegance to glasshouses, shaded patios, or temperate gardens.
Native to the laurel forests of the Canary Islands, this uncommon member of the Campanulaceae family thrives in mild, humid conditions with bright, filtered light. It rests through summer dormancy before returning each autumn with renewed vigor. In cultivation, Canarina canariensis rewards patient care with an exotic display and, occasionally, sweet edible fruits following pollination.
Type: Tuberous perennial climber
Height: 3–10 ft in growth
Bloom season: Late autumn to early spring
Light: Bright indirect sun or dappled shade
Water: Keep evenly moist during growth; reduce drastically in summer dormancy
Hardiness: Frost tender — protect from freezing
