Quality
Canna CANNOVA is developed by Takii Seed, a world leading breeder of high quality vegetable and flower seeds driven by a deep care to create excellent, high value varieties.
From Breeder to Consumer
The Canna F1-Hybrids CANNOVA series was bred from the species Canna x generalis. Traditional plant breeding methods were applied to develop the CANNOVA series with the aim of producing varieties that could be used not only in subtropical and tropical climates where cannas originally evolved, but also in cooler summer climates.
Seed for the CANNOVA series is being produced at various locations. After harvesting, the seed receives a special scarification treatment for better and more uniform germination. Specialised nurseries use these scarified seeds to produce young plants which are then sold to professional growers. The growers then cultivate pre-finished and/or flowering plants which find their way to consumers through wholesale and retail channels.
Why Cannova
for Growers
Can be grown at a lower temperature ( 5°C )
Saves on energy consumption
High degree of uniformity
Plants of each colour in the series flower simultaneously which result into a high percentage of saleable plants
Early flowering
10 Days earlier than other seed-grown cannas
Compact habit
More plants per m2
Good branching habit
Attractively fills a pot: just 1 plug needed for a pot up to 15 cm
Good leaf quality
Little if any leaf damage: higher percentage of A1 quality
Can also flower in smaller pot sizes
Lower cost price makes them suitable for retailers to use as special offers
Sales is supported by (online) marketing
Sales tools available and year-round product marketing
Colours
An attractive and broad offer of bright colours
Compact habit
Good leaf quality
Produces flowers in smaller pot sizes
Long keeping quality
Multifunctional
Several selling options: bedding (garden, water side)
and pot (patio, balcony)
Sales is supported by (online) marketing
Sales tools available and year-round product marketing
Colours
An attractive and broad offer of bright colours
for Wholesale & Retail
Early flowering
Earliest flowering canna available on the market
Good branching habit
Attractively filled pots, good flowering display during selling phase
More plants on a CC trolley for savings on transport costs
Plants and leaves look healthy and attractive
Availability of flowering plants in small pots (12 cm) too, instead of just foliage plants (pre-finished)
Limited chance of returns and complaints
Innovative Laser Treatment
Supplying our customers with the highest quality seed is a primary objective at Takii. We were not satisfied with the results we were achieving with an acid treatment used to improve germination on our CANNOVA seed.
We were vigorously investigating other options and as a result invented a process using a laser. This original technology uses the precision of a laser to make two holes on the hard surface of the seed. These holes allow the seed to absorb water more easily, leading to improved germination rates.
From Seed to Sales
Throughout the process we team up with the best producers, growers and suppliers in the business in order to deliver excellent varieties that meet our high standards.
